USA EV Comparison: Lightyear 0 Gen 1 vs Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC vs Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
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General Info
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2022-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Finland | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $77900 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $32999 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 280 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 388 mi | 382 mi | 370 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 330 mi | 296 mi | 314 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 60 kWh | 100 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60 kWh | 90.6 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 18.2 kWh/100 mi | 30.6 kWh/100 mi | 27.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.5 mi/kWh | 3.27 mi/kWh | 3.65 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 7.4 | 8.5 |
Charging
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 9.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 75 kW | 170 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.6 | 7 |
Performance
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 130 kW | 215 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 174 hp | 288 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1269 lb-ft | 564 lb-ft | 501 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 9.7 s | 6 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 130 mph | 111 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.6 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.1 in | 194.7 in | 195.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 77.6 in | 82.8 in | 84.3 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.6 in | 75 in | 73.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 59.2 in | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 122.8 in | 117 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lightyear 0 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3472 lb | 5434 lb | 5132 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.7 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 38 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | 56 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 2645 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6 |
