Valmet Automotive has completed the first pre-production vehicle of the Lightyear 0 solar electric car at its production facility located in Uusikaupunki, Finland.
This achievement is an important step in the vehicle production plan for customers by the end of 2022.
Lightyear completed the final design for the Lightyear 0 solar electric car in June. Valmet Automotive is the contract manufacturer for the Lightyear 0 production model.
All the pre-production vehicles will be built in dedicated facilities for prototype and pre-series manufacturing. The construction work of the assembly line for the Lightyear 0 customer production series is proceeding on schedule with active support from Lightyear experts. The assembly line will be located in the newest section of the Uusikaupunki plant.
The new Lightyear 0 assembly line will feature state-of-the-art technological solutions, including a co-operative robot for laser welding and has a focus on work safety and ergonomics. The selection and training of additional car builders for the Lightyear 0 assembly has already started at the Uusikaupunki car plant.
Valmet Automotive announced its manufacturing contract with Lightyear in July 2021. Co-operation with Lightyear is a perfect fit with Valmet Automotive’s ambitions in vehicle manufacturing, with a focus on e-mobility and sustainability. The Lightyear co-operation will also lead the company to the cutting-edge of EV manufacturing technology and knowhow.
Lightyear 0 officially introduced as the world’s first production-ready solar electric car
