Ultra-efficient design with nearly 400 miles (644 km) of range, an integrated solar array big enough to charge over 40 miles (64 km) a day, and Lightyear with the lowest drag coefficient 0 is the most impressive EV in the world. However, the price is close to US$270,000, which is very expensive. That’s where the new Lightyear 2 sedan comes in, offering the same style of efficient, aerodynamic solar boost capabilities in a compact package at a mass-market price point. And the waiting list has officially been released.
Lightyear dazzled CES 2023 attendees with a preview of the Lightyear 2 last week and officially unveiled the waiting list for those eager to get their hands on a small sedan. Those on the waiting list will be the first to know when real pre-orders will begin in certain countries, giving them the chance to pre-order his one of the first Lightyear 2 cars. You can
Lightyear 0 was Lightyear’s proof of concept and the culmination of six years of research and development, while Lightyear 2 marks the company’s foray into mass marketability. Lightyear aims to cut emissions in half over the lifetime of traditional EVs, which rely solely on the grid for charging, with vehicles using independent solar charging. The company estimates that Lightyear 2 will require one-third as many plug-in charges as non-solar EVs.
Lightyear 2’s range is even greater than a typical electric vehicle and varies from driver to driver, reflecting variables such as driving style, road type, climate and sun intensity. Lightyear bases its estimate of 500 miles (800 km) per plug-in on Chicago-based commuters who collectively drive about 15,000 miles (24,140 km) annually. We don’t know if that range is due to the battery pack itself or added by solar charging, but it’s estimated that the Lightyear 0’s solar panel can charge up to 70km per day on the far right. conditions. However, Lightyear 2 may have less solar capacity due to its shorter profile.
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Lightyear is holding out additional details for the official debut of the Lightyear 2 later this year, but the first teaser photos are of a compact derived from the Lightyear 0 with solar panels integrated into the roof and hood. shows a 4 door. Compared to the Lightyear 0, the rear wheel fairing is gone and relies on a different aerodynamic wheel design. The power outlet is located just behind the front wheel on the passenger side.
The world will have a full first look at Lightyear 2 later this year, but those on the Lightyear 2 waiting list will have much longer to go before they get behind the wheel. We plan to start production in the second half of 2025.
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