Lightyear
Lightyear 0

Why it matters

The Lightyear 0, first shown as the Lightyear One, was pitched as a long-range electric family car that charges from integrated solar cells. Its aerodynamics and solar roof were the main claims. The company came out of the Dutch team behind the World Solar Challenge winner Stella.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

• Lightyear Lightyear 0 (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: Tristan Surtel · CC BY-SA 4.0
• Lightyear Lightyear 0 (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: Jan Ainali · CC BY-SA 4.0
• Lightyear Lightyear 0 (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: Jan Ainali · CC BY-SA 4.0

History

The car was unveiled in 2019 as the Lightyear One, with production planned from 2021 in a limited run of 500 units. In September 2021 the company raised $110 million, with a price reported at $170,000.

The Lightyear 0 went into production in late 2022, but production was suspended in January 2023 to focus on the Lightyear 2.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Five square metres of integrated solar cells on the bonnet and roof, four independently driven wheels, and a 60 kWh battery pack in the production form reported in January 2023.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   Lightyear unveils long-range solar-electric car Level C Auto Express · 2019-11-25

   • built from a range of lightweight materials

   Accessed 2026-11-13