Lightyear 0 Electric Sedan Enters Pre-Production in Finland

• Series production of the Lightyear 0 electric sedan at Valmet Automotive's plant in Finland is scheduled for later this year.

• The hyper-efficient EV is expected to offer a range of 388 miles in the WLTP cycle once it goes on sale, powered by a 60-kWh battery.

• The electric sedan, expected to cost $265,000, will see limited production, ahead of Lightyear's plans to roll out a mass-market crossover in 2024.

The first pre-production example of the Lightyear 0 has been completed, with contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive bringing the innovative sedan one step closer to reality. The partially solar-powered four-door is slated to enter production in Uusikaupunki, Finland, later this year, promising a high level of energy efficiency with a relatively small battery rated at just 60 kWh.

Valmet is now also building the assembly line for production cars that will go to customers, while its workers are being trained by Lightyear at its site in Helmond, Netherlands.

"We are immensely proud at Valmet Automotive to have completed the first pre-production Lightyear 0 solar electric vehicle. This is an important step toward the start of customer car production and making an automotive dream come true," said Pasi Rannus, SVP of manufacturing at Valmet Automotive.