Kia and Hyundai are to add solar roof panels to their electric hybrid and ice vehicles in a bid to increase their range and reduce emissions. The move comes as the South Korean carmakers look to solar power to meet the challenges of the electric vehicle market.

The solar panels, which will be produced by Hyundai's subsidiary, HYUNDAI Soltech, will be integrated into the roofs of the cars. They will be used to recharge the batteries of the vehicles, which will then be used to power the electric motors. The solar panels will also be used to power the air conditioning and other electrical systems of the vehicles.

The move by Kia and Hyundai is part of a wider trend in the automotive industry towards solar-powered cars. Toyota, for example, has developed a solar-powered concept car, while BMW has announced that it will offer solar panels as an option on its i3 electric car. Hyundai itself has previously shown a solar-powered concept car, the Avante.

The use of solar panels to power cars is seen as a way of increasing the range of electric vehicles and reducing their emissions. Solar panels can provide a significant boost to the range of electric cars, as they are able to recharge the batteries even when the car is not being driven. This is especially useful in hot weather, when the battery is likely to lose power more quickly.

The solar panels will also help to reduce the emissions of the vehicles, as they will allow the cars to run on electricity generated from renewable sources. Solar panels are seen as a cleaner and more sustainable source of energy than fossil fuels, and their use is likely to increase as the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint.

Kia and Hyundai have not yet announced when the solar-powered cars will be available, but it is likely that they will be launched in the next few years. Solar panels are seen as a key part of the future of the automotive industry, and it is likely that more carmakers will adopt them in the years to come.