Lightyear 0 Solar EV Enters Production At A Rate Of One Per Week via insideevs.com
As its name suggests, the Lightyear 0 is thought as only the first step in the company's attempt to transform the mobility sector. The startup plans to launch a. For now, creating an efficient vehicle with a smaller battery capacity of 60 kWh is how Lightyear wants to enable consumers to skip the charging grid and drive more sustainably.
Like Fisker, Lightyear has chosen to outsource production of its first vehicle to a contract manufacturer, in this case Valmet Automotive. The Finnish company has more than 10 years of experience in EV production and over 50 years of experience with large and well-known car brands. Previously known as the Lightyear One, the solar electric car has an eye-watering base price of €250,000 , and that's before VAT and other market-specific taxes. The vehicle will be available initially in the EU, Switzerland, Norway and the UK; an expansion outside Europe is yet to be announced.
The Lightyear 0 is said to offer a WLTP range of 625 kilometers , with the 5 square meters of double-curved solar panels said to provide an additional 70 kilometers of range per day in ideal conditions. In cloudy climates, Lightyear reckons the solar panels will produce enough electricity to cover 35 kilometers a day. The Lightyear 0 is a highly efficient car, with an energy use of only 10.5 kWh per 100 kilometers —thanks in part to its
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