Lightyear 0 Gen 1 2022-2023 - Compare Electric Car 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

625 km 42 out of 314 No Data 531 km 44 out of 334

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

11.3 kWh/100 km 1 out of 152 8.85 km/kWh 1 out of 320

Charging

Max AC Charging: 22 kW 2 out of 25

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 2

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 1720 Nm 7 out of 189

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 10 s 81 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 160 km/h 48 out of 65

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000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 5083 mm 31 out of 244

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

w/o Mirrors

1972 mm 104 out of 128 1972 mm 26 out of 136

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1445 mm 193 out of 226

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2950 mm 50 out of 164

Cargo and Towing

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

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 1575 kg 363 out of 430

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

Max

Frunk

474 l 96 out of 191 1076 l 153 out of 186 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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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in Europe and therefore not compatible with EU charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to USA

EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (22 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (75 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

1

The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 75 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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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 Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) has a 60 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 531 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 11.3 kWh per 100 km (or 8.85 km per kWh) — ranked №63 out of 832 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 100 km/h acceleration in 10 seconds (placing it at №81 out of 118 ranked positions, among 832 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 130 kW (174 hp) and a torque of 1720 Nm.

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

Lightyear 0 (2022-2023) achieves a real-world range of 531 km, placing it at №44 among 334 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 Europe comes with a CCS Type 2 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 175 km 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.

Use our EV Charging Calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

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: 5083 mm
Width: 1972 mm (including side mirrors) or 1972 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1445 mm
Wheelbase: 2950 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 1575 kg (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 474 litres of space when the rear seats are upright (№96 out of 191 ranked positions, among 832 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 1076 litres (№153 out of 186 ranked positions, among 832 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.