Lightyear 0: the most aerodynamic car in the world
This page is translated from the original post "Lightyear 0 : la voiture la plus aérodynamique du monde" in French.
- 16/09/2022 8:14
Unknown to the general public for now, Lightyear claims to offer a solar car with the lowest aerodynamic coefficient in the world.
Founded in 2016, the Dutch company is the first to propose an ambitious solar car. With climate change accelerating, a market is emerging, particularly in countries like Australia where the Lightyear 0 could exceed 1,000 km of range by using both its battery and solar energy.
In areas with less sunlight (though), the manufacturer announces a range of 625 km, thanks to a 60 kWh battery.
However, the Lightyear 0 can claim a different record. With a drag coefficient of 0.175, it sets new standards in aerodynamics. This helps ease the load on its battery. Indeed, aerodynamics account for about 60% of the overall energy consumption of a car at high speed. Note that the Lightyear 0 now surpasses the Mercedes EQS, which previously held the record with 0.20.
For Wealthy Enthusiasts
Good news for tech enthusiasts: the Lightyear 0 will be available for purchase starting this fall 2022 at the handsome price of… 250,000 euros. Meanwhile, a new model called Lightyear Two is planned, with production expected around 2024/2025.
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