Lightyear One
Designed for performance
Design
Lightyear One was crafted to do more than just appeal to the eye. We took nothing for granted and reevaluated every component of the car. As a result, its Italian design doesn’t just look pretty. Every detail is engineered to improve efficiency and safety.
Performance
We didn’t just rethink design, but what performance means. We built Lightyear One from the ground up to perform well over distance. Lightyear was sparked by long treks through the Outback and uninhabited tundra on solar power. Performance, for us, means that freedom of the open road.
Design
Lightyear One was crafted to do more than just appeal to the eye. We took nothing for granted and reevaluated every component of the car. As a result, its Italian design doesn’t just look pretty. Every detail is engineered to improve efficiency and safety.
Our engineers found the balance of using lighter building materials like aluminium and carbon fiber while maintaining rigorous safety standards. The result is a car that is less heavy, consumes less energy and has an exceptional range.
Performance
We didn’t just rethink design, but what performance means. We built Lightyear One from the ground up to perform well over distance. Lightyear was sparked by long treks through the Outback and uninhabited tundra on solar power. Performance, for us, means that freedom of the open road.
The efficiency of Lightyear One means that it's possible to get more charging performance from any charging outlet in less time. Through fast charging, you can charge up to 570km worth of energy within an hour and with a simple 230V outlet, it’s even possible to charge up to 350km worth of energy overnight.
Easy energy
High temperatures
More freedom, less planning
Independence from charging stations means that you are free to roam the world.
Effective solar cells
More freedom, less planning
Effective solar cells
Unlike conventional solar panels, our cells function independently. This means that even if part of the roof or hood is in shadow, the other cells continue to efficiently collect solar energy. In fact, our solar cells provide about 20% more energy than traditional ones.
Up to 100% of your mileage
Effective solar cells
Up to 100% of your mileage
The solar roof and hood charge up to 12 km/h in the sun. Your climate and driving frequency will determine the percentage of your mileage this can give you. Someone driving the national average of 20,000 km/year in the cloudy Netherlands would get about 40% of their mileage from solar energy.
Emergency range extension
Up to 100% of your mileage
Emergency range extension
Lightyear One has a solution to accidentally running out of battery. You can drive 15-20km/h on what the solar roof and hood absorb from daylight, getting you to an outlet with no roadside assistance required.
High temperatures
Emergency range extension
High temperatures
The solar roof and hood are designed to withstand high temperatures when charging, with no loss of efficiency.
More freedom, less planning
Specifications
Exterior / Performance
Range
725 km (WLTP)
Drive
All 4 independently controlled.
Advanced torque vectoring.
Energy use
83 Wh/km (WLTP)
Acceleration
0 – 100 in ten seconds
Dimensions (L x W x H)
5057 x 1898 x 1426 mm
Charge speeds
Interior
Seating
Five adults: two in front, three in back
Luggage space
Normal: 780 L
Extended: 1701 L
Center console: 12 L
Extra
Over the air software updates
Companion App
Wireless key
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
