[5] The Lightyear 0 is a large fastback, with the bonnet, roof, and boot clad covered with 5 m2 (54 sq ft) of solar cells, producing a WLTP range of 625 km (388 miles).

The Lightyear company claims the 782 solar cells across the car can add 70 km (43.5 miles) 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.

[8] In September 2021, Lightyear were reported to have raised to bring the vehicle to production, and delivering the first units in 2022, for €250,000 excl.

[11][12] As of 2023[update], the replacement, Lightyear 2, is slated to be US$40,000 and available in both Europe and North America, and to start production in 2025.