Sony announced the second EV concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2022.
Sony Vision-S 02 crossover SUV is the next product of Concept sedan Vision-WORLD Sony presented at CES two years ago. While Sony hasn’t confirmed that either vehicle is limited production, the company is hinting at it.
Sony has test a prototype of the Vision-S sedan, and during Wednesday’s CES presentation, the company said it will form a new division called Sony Mobility this spring, focusing specifically on electric vehicle development.
Concept Sony Vision-S 02
The Vision-S 02 is a midsize crossover with seven seats spread across three rows — no different than the Tesla Model X. Since this is a Sony, occupants get a sophisticated surround sound system and the ability to play games. electronically via a remote connection to your home PlayStation console.
Front row occupants get a large panoramic screen, and there are smaller individual screens in the rear seats. Like the Vision-S, the crossover concept has cloud connectivity and 5G compatibility, as well as over-the-air update capabilities. According to Sony, remote operation may even be possible in the future.
The company doesn’t discuss mechanical details, but the Vision-S sedan uses a platform — or at least parts of a platform — from automotive supplier Magna-Steyr, which is providing the platform. platform and contract production for Fisker Ocean. According to Sony, the Vision-S sedan has 268 horsepower at each axle, allowing it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds.
Concept Sony Vision-S 02
Sony isn’t the only electronics company with an eye on electric vehicles. Foxconn, which also assembles Sony’s PlayStation, is engaged in the electric vehicle business, although there’s still no connection between the two companies regarding electric vehicle development.
Foxconn unveiled three “self-developed” EVs in October 2021 under its new Foxtron brand. The company has a separate agreement with Fisker to co-develop a $30,000 EV, and a partnership with Lordstown Motors, in which it will seek to acquire the company’s former General Motors plant, essentially becoming contract producer for Lordstown.
