Lightyear 0, the world’s first production-ready solar EV
The Lightyear 0 has also attracted attention due to its unique design and technology. In countries with the right conditions, for a person traveling 35 km every day, a solar EV can last up to seven months without having to recharge its batteries via an electric point. Even in countries with abundant sunshine, light year 0 can last up to two months.
The engineering team spent 6 years of research and development to make the model ready for production. However, it is not much different from the concept model that was showcased in 2019. The car has long, flowing body lines that look elegant and enjoys a drag coefficient of 0.19 cd in its aerodynamic nature. The company further touts the Lightyear 0 as the world’s most energy-efficient EV, consuming only 10.5 kWh for every 100 km traveled at highway speed.
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From the inside, Lightyear 0 lives up to its enduring mission statement. This includes plant-based leather, microfiber upholstery, textiles made from recycled bottles, and 100% vegan insulated particle foam. Other information like entertainment and navigation comes on a 10.1-inch touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
light year 0, interior
In all, the EV maker plans to make only 946 of these solar-powered vehicles each year. The starting price of Lightyear 0 Solar EV has been announced at US$ 263,243 or Rs 2.05 crore (approx).