Oxford PV is a specialist in perovskite-based solar energy tech. Perovskite is a flexible, high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline substance, widely considered a wonder material for next-generation solar cells.
SUITE is part of the latest round of initiatives supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), a non-profit that helps fund UK-based R&D projects focused on net-zero emission technologies.
As part of the initiative, Oxford PV will share its expertise in perovskite-on-silicon technology with the Nissan-led consortium and advise how it can be applied to vehicle-integrated solar, where low weight is key to high efficiency and range.

“We are excited to be working with such a strong consortium of automotive and technology partners on the SUITE project,” said Oxford PV CEO, David Ward. “Perovskite photovoltaics offer a step change in solar performance and open up new possibilities for vehicle-integrated solutions. This collaboration allows us to bring our technology leadership to a new class of applications that can deliver real-world benefits for electric mobility.”
The Oxford PV tie-up marks a step forward in Nissan’s exploration of solar tech EV integration. In January this year, Nissan released a one-off, solar-panelled version of its all-electric Ariya SUV to mark Clean Energy Day. According to the Japanese manufacturer, the project was initiated as “a vision of how Nissan intends to lead the next phase of electric mobility.”
Despite being a relative outlier in exploring solar tech, it is a growing trend on the EV landscape, albeit a slow one. In 2025, Nissan’s strategic partner, Renault, revealed range-extending solar panels on its Embleme ‘rolling laboratory’ concept. Towards the end of last year, US solar-powered carmaker Aptera began construction of its vehicle production.
However, the California-based startup still requires an additional $65m in funding to initiate full-scale, low-volume production of its self-titled, sun-fuelled EV.
 
 
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Oxford PV has joined the Nissan Technical Centre UK-led SUITE (Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV) project, which designs cutting-edge solar panels improving the efficiency and range of electric vehicles.
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