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Drive a brighter future
We focus on creating positive change for planet and people
Explore the positive impact of solar cars.
Charging reinvented
Lightyear 0 charges anywhere and takes you everywhere, regardless of electrical infrastructure. Our cars are built for grid independence, charging from the sun or, if needed, a regular household socket. Every trip is clean, convenient and independent, powered by the journey itself.
5
patented, double-curved solar arrays
1,000
range between plug-charging moments*
4
independently-controlled in-wheel motors
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Technology that's sustainable and scalable
Good for the planet, good for you.
We’re on a mission to bring clean mobility to the world by developing scalable solar electric vehicles.
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About Lightyear
We design for independence and convenience. We create clean solar electric cars that can drive off-grid and into all of life's adventures.
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 848620