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2022 Lightyear 0: Savings

U.S. savings estimate

How much could you save with the Lightyear 0?

Estimate how the running costs of Lightyear 0 compare with a gasoline vehicle over your chosen period. Adjust mileage, energy prices, purchase costs and incentives to see how charging, maintenance and upfront costs shape potential savings.

Estimated 5-year savings-$4,981

$135/month in operating savings before the purchase-price difference

Electric

Lightyear 0

$442/year energy
Cost per 100 mi
$3.68
Annual electricity
1,860 kWh
vs
Gasoline

Comparable gasoline hatchback (editable estimate)

$1,586/year fuel
Cost per 100 mi
$13.21
Annual gasoline
387 gal

Your estimated savings

Fuel savings$1,144/year
Scheduled maintenance savings$480/year
Operating savings$1,624/year
Net savings after purchase costs-$4,981 over 5 years

Estimated break-even: 8.1 years.

Transparent estimate. Admin-managed U.S. residential default, 2026-07-27; Admin-managed U.S. gasoline default, 2026-07-27.

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