Lightyear One

The Lightyear One is a prototype all-electric solar car. Announced on 25 June 2019, production is scheduled to start in 2021.
Description.
The Lightyear One is a large hatchback, with the bonnet, roof and boot clad with of solar panels, with a WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure) range of and designed with a . The company Lightyear claims there are 1,000 solar panels across the car that can add of range per day during summer.
The car is all-wheel drive, with four in-wheel electric hub motors powered by a low-mounted battery. It seats five adults and luggage.
History.
The solar panel design was born out of the Solar Team Eindhoven's solar-powered cars for the World Solar Challenge. Design work on the One was carried out together with GranStudio in Italy.
Availability.
Preorders for the car with expected market availability at the end of 2021.