16 km additional EV range through solar heat control glazing
For an EV car model, a study was carried out
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The challenge
The EV manufacturer needed to extend vehicle range without increasing battery size, which adds weight and cost. AC power consumption in warm climates was identified as a significant parasitic load, particularly during the regulatory shift toward stricter EU CO₂ targets that penalise each g/km above target at €95 per vehicle.
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Our approach
Kriya’s ATO solar heat control glazing was modelled for the premium EV segment (85.6 kWh average battery, 442 km WLTP range). The integration blocks 250 W/m² of NIR solar radiation while remaining fully transparent to 5G, RF, and LiDAR signals—a critical requirement that ITO-based alternatives cannot meet.
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The outcome
The analysis showed up to 16 km range extension, 8.5 kg battery saving equivalent to approximately €325 per vehicle, and 35% AC power reduction. For the compact segment (39.3 kWh, 227 km), the extension was 7 km with 4.6 kg battery saving worth approximately €159.
Why Kriya
Unlike ITO alternatives, Kriya ATO does not block RF signals, making it the only viable solar heat control solution for connected and autonomous vehicles.
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