The **Lightyear 0** (formerly the **Lightyear One**) is an all-solar-electric car by the Dutch car manufacturer Lightyear"). Production was originally scheduled to start in 2021, with a starting price of €250,000 incl. VAT. The first units were delivered in December 2022.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-auto-4) In January 2023, Lightyear announced that it was halting production of the 0 model, and that Atlas Technologies B.V., the subsidiary responsible for the manufacture of the Lightyear 0, would be allowed to go bankrupt. After a restart and new investments the manufacturer is now focusing on a more affordable model, Lightyear 2").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-restart-5) ## Overview \ [edit\] [](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lightyear_one_Fully_Charged_Europe_2022_6.jpg) Lightyear One at Fully Charged Europe 2022 The Lightyear 0 is a large fastback, with the bonnet, roof, and boot clad covered with 5 m2 (54 sq ft) of solar cells, producing a WLTP range of 625 km (388 miles). The Lightyear company claims the 782 solar cells across the car can add 70 km (43.5 miles) of range per day during summer.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-6)[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-venturebeat-7) The aerodynamics of the vehicle were stated to produce a record-low drag coefficient of _C_ _d_ =0.175. The car is all-wheel drive, with four in-wheel electric hub motors powered by a low-mounted battery.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-AutoExpress-8) It seats five adults and luggage.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-venturebeat-7) ## History \ [edit\] The solar panel design was born out of the Solar Team Eindhoven's solar-powered cars for the World Solar Challenge. Design work on the Lightyear 0 was carried out together with Granstudio in Italy.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-9) ## Price and availability \ [edit\] Announced on 25 June 2019, production was scheduled to start in 2021, mentioning a starting price of €119,000 excl. VAT.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-AutoExpress-8) In September 2021, Lightyear were reported to have raised to bring the vehicle to production, and delivering the first units in 2022, for €250,000 excl. VAT.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-electrek-10) The company announced in December 2022 that production had begun, at a rate of one car per week. Availability was limited to customers in the EU, Switzerland, Norway and the UK.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-auto-4) However, in January 2023 Lightyear announced that it was halting production of the 0 model, redirecting their efforts towards production of Lightyear 2; Atlas Technologies B.V., the subsidiary responsible for the manufacture of the Lightyear 0, would be allowed to go bankrupt.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-bankruptcy-11)[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-12) As of 2023[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lightyear_0&action=edit), the replacement, _Lightyear 2")_, is slated to be US$40,000 and available in both Europe and North America, and to start production in 2025.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-13) Only about a dozen cars were made before production ended.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightyear_0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-14)