태양광발전 차량 시장 : 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 - 태양광 패널별, 배터리 유형별, 추진 방식별, 지역별, 경쟁별(2020-2030년)

The Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market, valued at USD 1.25 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 27.81% to reach USD 5.45 Billion by 2030. Solar-powered vehicles integrate photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity, either for primary propulsion or to augment electric drivetrains. Market growth is driven by increasing global environmental awareness, fostering demand for sustainable transportation to mitigate carbon emissions. Supportive government policies, including incentives and emission regulations, also accelerate the adoption of cleaner vehicle alternatives.

Key Market Drivers

Advancements in solar panel and battery technologies significantly influence the global solar-powered vehicle market by directly addressing core performance limitations. Enhanced photovoltaic cell efficiency allows greater electricity generation from a vehicle's restricted surface area, thereby extending range and reducing external charging dependency. For instance, according to a press release from Fraunhofer ISE, November 2023, researchers achieved a new world record for a multi-junction solar cell with an efficiency of 47.6%, demonstrating substantial progress in energy conversion.

Key Market Challenges

The limited energy generation capability of current solar panel technology, constrained by efficiency and restricted vehicle surface area, represents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market. This inherent limitation prevents solar power from serving as the primary or even a consistently sufficient secondary propulsion source for most vehicles. The challenge of integrating enough photovoltaic cells onto a vehicle's body to generate substantial power means that solar energy primarily functions as an auxiliary charging method, extending range rather than providing complete energy independence.

Key Market Trends

The Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market is significantly influenced by the diversification of solar technology applications into commercial and public transportation solutions. This expansion moves beyond traditional passenger vehicle focus, addressing larger fleet operations with distinct energy demands and operational patterns. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), new electrically-chargeable bus registrations in the EU surged by 50.3% in the first quarter of 2025, with their market share increasing from 13% in Q1 2024 to 19.9%. This growth highlights the increasing viability and adoption of electric public transport, creating a foundational market for solar integration to extend range and reduce charging infrastructure reliance.

Key Market Players

• Lightyear
• Sono Motors
• Aptera
• Toyota
• Hyundai
• Hanergy
• Volkswagen
• Mercedes-Benz
• Ford
• General Motors

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Solar-Powered Vehicle Market, By Solar Panel:

• Monocrystalline Solar Panel
• Polycrystalline Solar Panel

Solar-Powered Vehicle Market, By Battery Type:

• Lithium-Ion Battery
• Lead-Acid Battery
• Lead-Carbon Battery
• Others

Solar-Powered Vehicle Market, By Propulsion:

• Battery Vehicles
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Solar-Powered Vehicle Market, By Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Solar Panel (Monocrystalline Solar Panel, Polycrystalline Solar Panel)
  • 5.2.2. By Battery Type (Lithium-Ion Battery, Lead-Acid Battery, Lead-Carbon Battery, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Propulsion (Battery Vehicles, Hybrid Electric Vehicles)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Solar Panel
  • 6.2.2. By Battery Type
  • 6.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 6.3.2. Canada Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By Propulsion

7. Europe Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Solar Panel
  • 7.2.2. By Battery Type
  • 7.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 7.3.2. France Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 7.3.4. Italy Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 7.3.5. Spain Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By Propulsion

8. Asia Pacific Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Solar Panel
  • 8.2.2. By Battery Type
  • 8.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 8.3.2. India Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 8.3.3. Japan Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 8.3.5. Australia Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By Propulsion

9. Middle East & Africa Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Solar Panel
  • 9.2.2. By Battery Type
  • 9.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 9.3.2. UAE Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By Propulsion

10. South America Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Solar Panel
  • 10.2.2. By Battery Type
  • 10.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By Propulsion
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Solar-Powered Vehicle Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Solar Panel
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Battery Type
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By Propulsion

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Solar-Powered Vehicle Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Lightyear
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Sono Motors
• 15.3. Aptera
• 15.4. Toyota
• 15.5. Hyundai
• 15.6. Hanergy
• 15.7. Volkswagen
• 15.8. Mercedes-Benz
• 15.9. Ford
• 15.10. General Motors

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer