After seeing photovoltaic solar panels on the roofs, we now discover them on a car! Invented by a Dutch brand, this solar-powered car is called the Lightyear One. This vehicle will be released in 2021 and will be able to travel between 400 and 800 kilometers, propelled by a clean and innovative energy: The sun …

Features of this solar energy car

With only 5 square meters of solar panels installed on its hood and roof, this solar-powered car can produce up to 20,000 kilometers of energy a year. With a fairly average acceleration: about ten seconds to reach 100 km / h.

Variable autonomy

Nevertheless the autonomy of the solar car would vary according to the place where one is in the world, according to the luminosity. For example if 800 kilometers could be traveled in Florida, only 400 kilometers would be achievable in Amsterdam. Thus, a tool will be made available on the site of the manufacturer to assess the autonomy of the Lightyear One in your city.

Solar energy coupled with rechargeable battery

It will still be possible to recharge it using a conventional electrical outlet or a fast charging station.
In just one night, the batteries of the solar-powered car could recover enough energy to travel 400 kilometers if they are plugged into a normal power outlet.

Innovation has a cost

149,000 euros! Today a hundred models have already been reserved.

So, tempted?