In the battle that still exists between gasoline-powered cars versus electrified ones, another positive aspect arises for those that do not run on combustion. It is specifically the aerodynamic benefits of the “Lightyear 0“.

The electric sedan has several aspects that draw attention for its innovation such as its production limited to 946 units, final price of 250,000 euros and a total focus on efficiency, including the entire roof with solar panels and a very peculiar format.

The Most Streamlined in the World

The vehicle created by the Dutch startupLightyearachieves an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.175. Cars such as the Jeep Wrangler has a penetration of 0.454 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA, which was presented as the most aerodynamic production vehicle in the world, achieves a Cx of 0.23, now surpassed by the Lightyear.

With specific regard to the electrified market, air efficiency increases with the Tesla Model 3 by 0.23, the Lucid Air by 0.21 and the Mercedes EQS by 0.20.

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Aerodynamics Importance

Despite being underestimated, aerodynamic power is relevant because the air offers resistance to progress that grows as the square of the vehicle speed, i.e., in the city it will have little influence, but on the road it will have a great impact on the amount of energy needed to move.

Features such as low body height, smooth surfaces, elongated roof and narrow rear part, as well as rear wheel fairing and tires are a match for the aerodynamic virtue of the sedan.

In addition to its penetration coefficient, the Lightyear 0 has a weight of 1,575 kilograms, a 60 kWh battery for a range of 625 km to which are added up to 70 km extra with electricity generated by its solar panel roof.

Its approach focused on efficiency over performance results in a 0 to 100 km/h of 10 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h, but achieving a performance of 10.5 kWh/100km.

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But in recent months, an alternative has emerged that could attract the interest of large masses. It is a solar electric vehicle developed by Ligthyear.

The car is called “Lightyear One”, and has the peculiarity that it is charged through its five square meters of solar panels that translate to a range of 12 kilometers per hour.

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Obeying the laws of physics, this innovative car can travel distances of up to 725 km with its fully charged battery. Its acceleration goes from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 10 seconds.

Features of the Lightyear One

The vehicle has the capacity to receive 2 people in the front and 3 in the rear. One hour of solar charging represents 12 kilometers of autonomy, although if it is connected to a 60 kW fast charging station, it can have 570 kilometers of autonomy in the time established previously.

Deliveries

It is expected that by the end of 2021 the 946 copies of the Lightyear One will be delivered, which in the first instance will be delivered in the EU, Norway and Switzerland. At the moment the reservation period remains open on the lightyear.one website, a process that can be carried out with an advance of 150,000 euros, an offer that will be available until April 30.

What is Lightyear?

The heart of this company is located in the Netherlands, specifically in the Automotive Campus in Helmond, while its team is made up of more than 120 professionals, a figure that has increased considering that the foundation of this company is registered in 2016.

Written by | Osward Rubio

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