Lightyear 0 Gen 1 2022-2023 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2022-2023 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: No

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Finland

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Sedan

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

388 mi 37 out of 241 No Data 330 mi 40 out of 249

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

60 kWh 99 out of 160 60 kWh 111 out of 182

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

18.2 kWh/100 mi 1 out of 209 5.5 mi/kWh 1 out of 236

Charging

Max AC Charging: 22 kW 2 out of 24

Max DC Charging: 75 kW 71 out of 84

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 1

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): AWD 4 motors: 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

130 kW (174 hp) 146 out of 186 1269 lb-ft 7 out of 184

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 9.7 s 80 out of 116

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 99 mph 50 out of 68

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 200.1 in 28 out of 216

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

77.6 in 83 out of 105 77.6 in 21 out of 97

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 56.9 in 129 out of 153

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 116.1 in 46 out of 134

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 3472 lb 419 out of 492

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

16.7 ft3 90 out of 157 38 ft3 146 out of 177 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

October 03, 2024

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Range Map

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Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

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Supercharger V2 150 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 75 kW

Last Updated:

October 03, 2024

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Overview

The Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) is an all-electric all-wheel drive sedan. It came out in 2022. Lightyear stopped making the Gen 1 in 2023. The car is not available on the US market.

The Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) has a 60 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 330 mi on a single charge — ranked №63 out of 820 electric vehicles.

Due to financial difficulties, Lightyear ceased production of the 0 model and filed for bankruptcy of its manufacturing subsidiary, Atlas Technologies, in January 2023.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 9.7 seconds (placing it at №80 out of 116 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 99 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 130 kW (174 hp) and a torque of 1269 lb-ft.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) achieves a real-world range of 330 miles, placing it at №40 among 249 ranked positions. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) in the USA comes with a CCS Type 1 charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 22 kW, resulting in approximately 109 miles of range added per hour of charging.

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 75 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

The size and weight specifications for Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) are as follows:

Length: 200.1 in
Width: 77.6 in (including side mirrors) or 77.6 in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 56.9 in
Wheelbase: 116.1 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 3472 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

The rear cargo area of the Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) provides 16.7 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (№90 out of 157 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 38 cubic feet (№146 out of 177 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.