Sono Sion 2023

Starting price: €29,900

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Sono Sion 2023 is positioned as a FWD electric hatchback with a practical focus on shorter everyday trips. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 251 km and the 192 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 51 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 33 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats and 650-1250 L cargo. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
305 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
251 km
Cold highway estimate
192 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-54 km / -18%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 4 h 51 min
Fast charging
10-80% 33 min (est.)
10-80% range added
178 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
650-1250 L
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Roof load, Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather318 km
City - Cold Weather207 km
Highway - Mild Weather243 km
Highway - Cold Weather192 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity54 kWh
Usable Capacity47 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode MaterialLFP

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)4 h 51 min
Charge Speed (mild)60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)75 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)60 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)33 min
Charge Speed (mild)350 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)260 km/h
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 50m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW23h 15m12 km/h—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW14h 25m19 km/h—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW7h 15m38 km/h—
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW4h 50m57 km/h—
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW4h 50m57 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~33 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.39 min293 km/h—
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector60 kW avg.33 min351 km/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed140 km/h
Total Power120 kW (163 PS)
Total Torque270 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)251 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)18.5 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range305 km
Rated Consumption16.6 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length4470 mm
Width1830 mm
Width with Mirrors2080 mm
Height1660 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1730 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2180 kg
Max. Payload525 kg
Cargo Volume650 L
Cargo Volume Max1250 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight Braked750 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€29,900
Seats5 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle11 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo Data
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.