--- title: "Lightyear 0 Price, Range and Review" description: "Experience the future of driving with the Lightyear 0: a powerful 177 h.p. electric hatchback, boasting a 625 km range, AWD drive, and a sleek 5-door design. Accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Manufactured in the Netherlands with a 60 kWh battery, available from 2022 for €263,000." url: "https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-cars/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh" date: "2026-05-21T16:14:19+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [Skip to main content](#tm-main) - [HOME ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/) - [SITEMAP](https://ev.motorwatt.com/homepage/sitemap) - [ DATABASE ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database) - [Electric Cars & SUVs](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-cars) - [Electric Motorcycles](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/catalog-electric-motorcycles) - [Electric Bicycles & Mopeds](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-bicycles) - [Electric Trucks & Cargo Vans](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-trucks) - [Electric Buses & Vans](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-buses) - [Electric Golf Carts & UTVs](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/database-electric-golf-carts) - [EV Charging Stations](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/ev-charging-stations) - [Flying Electric Vehicles](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/flying-electric-vehicles) - [Quadricycles and Snowmobiles](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/electric-quadricycles-and-snowmobiles) - [Electric Water Vehicles](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/electric-water-vehicles) - [E-Mobility Gadgets](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-database/e-mobility-gadgets) - [ MANUFACTURERS ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers) - [Electric Cars & SUVs Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-cars) - [Electric Motorcycles Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-motorcycles) - [Electric Bicycles & Scooters Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-bicycles) - [Electric Trucks & Cargo Vans Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-trucks) - [Electric Buses Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-buses) - [Electric Golfcarts & UTVs Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-golfcarts) - [Electric Quadricycles and Snowmobiles Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-quadricycles-and-snowmobiles) - [Electric Water Vehicles Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/electric-water-vehicles) - [E-Mobility Gadgets Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/e-mobility-gadgets) - [Flying Electric Vehicles Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/flying-electric-vehicles) - [Electric Charging Stations Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/ev-charging-stations) - [Electric Batteries & Accessories Manufacturers](https://ev.motorwatt.com/ev-manufacturers/ev-batteries-accessories) - [ MARKETPLACE](https://motorwatt.com/) - [ COMMUNITY](https://motorwatt.com/community) - [ ADVERTISE](https://shop.motorwatt.com/advertising) - SUPPORT - [ SUBMIT COMPANY to the EV DATABASE](https://shop.motorwatt.com/submission/submit-producer) - [ BANNER ADVERTISING at EV DATABASE](https://shop.motorwatt.com/submission/banner-advertising) [ Add Your Company ](https://shop.motorwatt.com/advertising "Add Company") - [](https://twitter.com/MotorwattCom) - [](https://www.facebook.com/motorwatt) - [](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xSo5OrNfypYlrT-9oVj7g) - [](https://www.instagram.com/motorwatt/) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/motorwatt) - [BLOG](https://motorwatt.com/ev-blog) - [ NEWS](https://motorwatt.com/ev-news) - [ CONTACT US](https://shop.motorwatt.com/submission/contact) # Lightyear 0 **Lightyear 0** stands as a trailblazing solar electric car, engineered to maximize the sun's power for driving. It's the first of its kind to blend solar energy with electric mobility, aiming for unparalleled efficiency and sustainability on the road. **Listed in the «Electric Cars and SUVs» Category** [ Alex Garin ](https://motorwatt.com/community/electromobili "Alex Garin") Senior EV Analyst, Motorwatt · 10 years covering electric vehicles and powertrain technology User Rating: 4.7 / 5 (19 votes) ![Star Active](https://ev.motorwatt.com/components/com_djcatalog2/themes/default/images/rating_star.png)![Star Active](https://ev.motorwatt.com/components/com_djcatalog2/themes/default/images/rating_star.png)![Star Active](https://ev.motorwatt.com/components/com_djcatalog2/themes/default/images/rating_star.png)![Star Active](https://ev.motorwatt.com/components/com_djcatalog2/themes/default/images/rating_star.png)![Star Inactive](https://ev.motorwatt.com/components/com_djcatalog2/themes/default/images/rating_star_blank.png) Last updated: 29 July 2023 [ Review ](#review "Full Review") [ Full Specs ](#fullspecs "Full Specs") [ FAQ ](#faq "FAQ") ## Base Trim Price: $263000 USD \* \* Minimum price set for the base trim by the manufacturer | Model Year | 2022 | |---|---| | Manufactured in | Netherlands | | Battery Capacity (kWh) | 60 | | Electric range (mi) | 388 | [![Lightyear Manufacturer logo](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/producer/8/lightyear.jpg)](https://ev.motorwatt.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=producer&pid=810:lightyear&Itemid=1024) ![Lightyear 0 price](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh_l.jpg) ## Exterior and Interior photos of Lightyear 0 Click to enlarge the photos [ ![Lightyear 0 2](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.2_l.jpg) ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.2_l.jpg#thumbnail=1280,640,) [ ![Lightyear 0 3](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.3_l.jpg) ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.3_l.jpg#thumbnail=1280,640,) [ ![Lightyear 0 4](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.4_l.jpg) ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.4_l.jpg#thumbnail=1280,640,) [ ![Lightyear 0 5](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.5_l.jpg) ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.5_l.jpg#thumbnail=1280,640,) [ ![Lightyear 0 6](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.6_l.jpg) ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.6_l.jpg#thumbnail=1280,640,) Image credit: Lightyear ## What is the Lightyear 0? ## Exploring the Solar-Powered Champion: Lightyear 0 Introducing the **Lightyear 0**, a marvel hailing from the Netherlands, this electric hatchback is nothing short of an engineering magnum opus. It strides forward, wielding the power of aerodynamics and solar energy, ready to set a new paradigm in electric mobility. Let us embark on an elucidative journey to unfurl the magic woven into the very fabric of the Lightyear 0, shining a light on its revolutionary attributes and the extraordinary potency it brings to the pavement. ### Technical Mastery Behind Lightyear 0's Design The architects of the Lightyear 0 have embraced aerodynamics not merely as a concept but as their guiding star, achieving an air resistance coefficient that seems almost mythical - a paltry 0.19. Through meticulous design intricacies, the vehicle slices through air with the grace of an arrow, ensuring that not a joule of energy is wasted to air drag, thereby maximizing efficiency and elongating its voyages. ### Solar-Powered Mileage: A Leap Towards Autonomy Among its arsenal of features, the Lightyear 0's solar panels stand out, adorning its surface like a technologically advanced exoskeleton. These photovoltaic miracles cover a generous 5 square meters, thirstily drinking in the sun's rays. In the embrace of sunny weather, they charge a dedicated 1.05 kWh battery, bestowing upon the Lightyear 0 an additional 70 kilometers of exploration. ### Unveiling the Prowess of Lightyear 0's Range At the heart of the Lightyear 0 purrs a 60 kWh traction battery, endowing this chariot with a staggering range of 625 kilometers as per the WLTP cycle. Even when the vehicle dashes at a constant velocity of 110 km/h, it zealously preserves its stamina, boasting a range of 560 kilometers, thereby inscribing its name in the annals of sustainable performance. ### Design Innovations for the Modern Explorer Every element of the Lightyear 0 is sculpted with efficiency in mind. Eschewing conventional side mirrors for cameral optics, it further hones its aerodynamic capabilities. Doors adorned with 'recessed' handles complement the vehicle's sleek profile, reinforcing its commitment to cutting through air like a scythe. ### All-Wheel Drive: Commanding the Elements The Lightyear 0's all-wheel drive system is not merely a feature; it's a testament to its unwavering determination to conquer diverse terrains. This sophisticated drivetrain ensures that every journey is imbued with stability, empowering drivers to traverse roads less travelled with unwavering confidence. In our odyssey through the beckoning horizon of electric mobility, the Lightyear 0 emerges not just as a vehicle but as a harbinger of a sustainable future. It epitomizes the zenith of innovation, where solar power and aerodynamic wizardry converge to craft an experience that transcends conventional driving. Lightyear's meticulous commitment to eco-conscious engineering propels the Lightyear 0 into the spotlight as an exemplar of how we power our wheels can shift the very groundwork of mobility. For those with a glimmer in their eyes for groundbreaking, green technology, and a heart that races for performance, the Lightyear 0 beckons as a beacon of possibilities on the open road. [ Manufacturer: Lightyear ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=producer&pid=810:lightyear&Itemid=1024 "Lightyear Manufacturer") [ Electric Cars and SUVs ](https://ev.motorwatt.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=items&cid=1:electric-cars&Itemid=1013 "Electric Cars and SUVs") --- ## Watch the Video Overview Click to watch the video [![Lightyear 0 Video Overview](https://ev.motorwatt.com/media/djcatalog2/images/item/2/lightyear-0-awd-60-kwh.1_l.jpg)](#js-6) ![Video review](https://ev.motorwatt.com/images/yootheme/icon-play.svg) Image credit: Lightyear <! -- Lightyear 0 Full Specifications --> ## Full specifications | Power (Horsepower) | 177 hp / 132 kW | |---|---| | 0 to 100 km/h | 10 s / 0-62 mph | | Range | 625 km / 388 miles | | Top Speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph | | Battery Capacity | 60 kWh / 81.2 hp·h | | Price | 263,000 USD / 250,960 EUR / 218,620 GBP | <! -- Lightyear 0 Full Specifications End --> **Editorial note:** Specifications on this page are sourced from the manufacturer’s official communications, and verified industry briefings. Production figures may change. This page is reviewed and updated by our editorial team. **Last reviewed: 29 July 2023** ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the range of the Lightyear 0 on a single charge? The Lightyear 0 has a range of 625 kilometers (388 miles) on a single charge. ### How long does it take to fully charge the Lightyear 0? The charging time for the Lightyear 0 can vary depending on the type of charger used. It takes approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge with a Level 2 charger. ### Are electric vehicles more expensive than gasoline cars? Electric vehicles like the Lightyear 0, which costs EUR 263,000 (approximately USD 310,000 or GBP 270,000), tend to have a higher upfront cost compared to many gasoline cars, but they often save money in the long run with lower fuel and maintenance costs. ### What is the price of the Lightyear 0? The Lightyear 0 is priced at EUR 263,000 (around USD 310,000 or GBP 270,000). ### What is the battery capacity of the Lightyear 0? The Lightyear 0 has a battery capacity of 60 kWh. ### What is the top speed of the Lightyear 0? The maximum speed of the Lightyear 0 is 160 km/h (about 99 mph). ### What is the total power of the Lightyear 0? The Lightyear 0 has a total power output of 177 horsepower (132 kW). ### How does the Lightyear 0 accelerate compared to other EVs? The Lightyear 0 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 10 seconds, which is moderate acceleration compared to other EVs. ### What type of drivetrain does the Lightyear 0 use? The Lightyear 0 uses an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. Loading... Your opinion matters – rate Lightyear 0 to help others choose smarter! 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