This $40K, 500-Mile Range Solar EV Is About To Shake Up The EV World
The Lightyear 2 is a game-changer.
As new technology emerges, it takes a long time to mature into forms that make sense. Just look at smartphones. In their early years, designs varied massively and had a wide range of functions. But if you look at smartphones today, most have a similar look and incredibly similar features. Currently, the EV world is in its early years, and manufacturers are still figuring out what the ideal EV looks like. Does it prioritise fast charging? What about having a massive range? Or do buyers maybe care more about an EV’s level of ecofriendliness? Well, Lightyear thinks the radically different design of their upcoming Lightyear 2 could be the answer to all of these questions. So is this the future of EVs? Or is Lightyear barking up the wrong tree?
You may already know about Lightyear. In November of last year, they released their first EV, the Lightyear 0. This hyper-efficient car sips power at a rate of 7.35 miles per kWh. Compare that to a Tesla Model S at 4 miles per kWh. With its relatively small 60 kWh battery, the Lightyear 0 could go 441 miles on a single charge. But you wouldn’t need to charge it all that frequently because the Lightyear 0 can run on solar power with integrated solar panels in the hood, roof, and rear deck lid. These could add 40…
