Soleva - Solar Electric Van, Lausanne (2026)

03/01/2026

Happy New Year 🎉🍾

2025 was a year of change for us. It began with saying goodbye to our first solar campervan Sunny. Getting back up really was not easy, but the team came together and kept going.

We chose to start again, this time do it faster and better. We bought a "new" old van and transformed it to electric in just one month with help from the community around us. 🚐⚡️

We have not shown you the inside yet, and the solar roof still needs some finishing work. But we can already share that some exciting updates are coming in 2026. Stay tuned !

10/12/2025

“L’aventure Soleva” is now available for free on YouTube!! 🎞️🍿
(French with English subtitles – link in bio + stories)
In this 30-minute film produced by and , you’ll dive into the three-year adventure of building Sunny, our first fully solar-electric van. It captures the challenges, breakthroughs, and spirit behind the project.
It’s a very emotional moment for us to share this story with you, especially knowing what happened to our first prototype just one year after the documentary premiered in Lausanne.
Looking for something inspiring to watch over the holidays? Or know a festival that could show the movie in 2026? Let us know!
It would mean a lot if you could watch, like, and share the video with friends and family.

04/12/2025

New look, same spirit. 🚐⚡
In just one month, we turned our Peugeot J9 into a fully electric van.
One month later, it passed all road certifications—and now it’s time to reveal its fresh new exterior.
We kept the soul of our first prototype Sunny, but pushed the design toward something more elegant, clean, and grown-up—a look that matches the improved reliability and robustness of this second build.
A huge thank you and the renewed and fruitfull collaboration. It is insanely rewarding to see previous partners continue to believe in the values and goals of the Soleva project.

Timeline so far in 2025:
1️⃣ 1 month → Full EV conversion
2️⃣ 1 month → Road certification
3️⃣ 1 month → Complete low-carbon living habitat
We are excited to show you soon more about the interior living space, that is also already completed! Stay tuned.

25/09/2025

Big news on the solar side of Soleva! :sunny::minibus:
While we wrapped up our one-month electrification sprint, another exciting chapter unfolded: our brand-new custom solar panels are ready!
Thanks to an amazing collaboration with CSEM and EPFL’s PVLab in Neuchâtel, and the hard work of our intern Ipek over the past 2 months, we now have an improved, lightweight, high-performance panel system for our next prototype.
What makes them special?
✨ Top efficiency with the latest solar cells
✨ Ultra-light with honeycomb reinforcement
✨ Tough against hail & harsh weather
✨ Designed to cover every inch of roof space
✨ 100% Swiss made :flag-ch:
Next step → integrate them into the van and hit the road again! 🌎⚡

18/09/2025

Good news continue also on the solar side of Soleva! ☀️ 🚐
While we wrapped up our one-month electrification sprint, another exciting chapter unfolded: our brand-new custom solar panels are ready!
Thanks to an amazing collaboration with and EPFL’s PVLab in , and the hard work of our intern Ipek over the past 2 months, we now have an improved, lightweight, high-performance panel system for our next prototype.
What makes them special?
✨ Top efficiency with the latest solar cells
✨ Ultra-light with honeycomb reinforcement
✨ Tough against hail & harsh weather
✨ Designed to cover every inch of roof space
✨ Swiss made 🇨🇭
Next step → integrate them into the van and hit the road again! 🌍⚡

02/08/2025

🚧 The build has begun! ⚡
We're converting our second van to 100% electric — in just 3 weeks! The solar roof and sustainable living space come next 🌞🚐

First step: ripping out the petrol engine and fuel tank to make room for a clean, electric drive.
No more gas. Just green.

What’s blown us away? The incredible support 💪
Friends, family, even strangers who heard about the project showed up to help — lending a hand, sharing ideas and great conversations. These moments remind us why we’re doing this: to spark real dialogue about the energy transition and sustainable mobility.

Big shoutout to and for the tools, space, and inspiration. It’s amazing what can happen when passionate communities come together.

💬 Stay tuned — more progress (and photos!) coming soon.

24/07/2025

☀We're excited to announce a new collaboration with BRUSA! ☀
The innovative power conversion technology from BRUSA will be integrated into our next fully electrical to make some magic happen. BRUSA's Swiss-engineered DC-DC converter is the crucial link between the solar panels on the roof and the high voltage batteries. This allows for a very high round-trip efficiency as well as continuous charging even while driving the electrical van. ☀⚡🔋🚐

17/07/2025

☀️ Summer vibes are calling! ☀️
We're reminiscing about last summer's amazing festival season, especially our time at Festival des 5 Continents powering the stage while Hermanos Perdidos rocked the crowd! 🤘
Get ready, because even BIGGER things are coming! 🎉 The construction of our SECOND solar-powered van starts in just a few days! This means even more unforgettable moments and more sustainable energy at festivals to come.🌿⚡
Stay tuned for updates!

09/07/2025

📣 WE NEED YOU 📣

🛠️ From July 19 to August 17, we’re building our next dream van — and you’re invited. Whether you're a pro or a total newbie, come learn, create, and be part of something electric ⚡️

🚐 The mission ?
🔋 100% electrified
☀️ 70% solar-powered
🏡 20% liveable
⏳ All in just one month !

After months of design, coordination, and prep (huge thanks to our partners .eu Di chiara 🙌), it's time to build — right next to the Yverdon Fablab, with all the tools we need!

✨ Sounds like your kind of summer?
👉 Join our WhatsApp group to stay in the loop: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DhEm8A66JsQIrEI0c8vqYY?mode=r_t
📍 Can't join in person but want to support? Help us power the future: https://soleva.org/en/crowdfunding

09/07/2025

📣 WE NEED YOU 📣

🛠️ From July 19 to August 17, we’re building our next dream van — and you’re invited. Whether you're a pro or a total newbie, come learn, create, and be part of something electric ⚡️

🚐 The mission ?
🔋 100% electrified
☀️ 70% solar-powered
🏡 20% liveable
⏳ All in just one month !

After months of design, coordination, and prep (huge thanks to our partners .eu Di chiara 🙌), it's time to build — right next to the Yverdon Fablab, with all the tools we need!

✨ Sounds like your kind of summer?
👉 Join our WhatsApp group to stay in the loop: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DhEm8A66JsQIrEI0c8vqYY?mode=r_t
📍 Can't join in person but want to support? Help us power the future: https://soleva.org/en/crowdfunding

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