<\/p>\n Lightyear promises a starting price of less than 40,000 euros (approximately $42,750) for the 2, which will be built in much higher numbers than the 0.<\/p>\n Lightyear is holding back most of the details until the 2’s reveal in the summer, but the company has confirmed the car will feature solar panels and in-wheel hub motors, just like the 0.<\/p>\n Lightyear 0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On the larger 0, there’s roughly 53 square feet of solar panels lining the hood and roof, and with sufficient access to sunlight they can charge at a rate of 1.05 kw, or enough to add 6.2 miles of range in an hour, according to Lightyear.<\/p>\n With help from the sun, Lightyear estimates the 2 will be able to cover a range of almost 500 miles on the WLTP test cycle used outside the U.S. The 0 with its 60-kwh battery was rated at 388 miles on the same WLTP cycle. EPA-rated figures would be lower.<\/p>\n Interested buyers can already join a waitlist for the 2. 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