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Leasing company Arval has pre-ordered 10,000 examples of the upcoming Lightyear 2 solar-powered EV.
Lightyear claims a solar roof and bonnet will enable the 2, which is due to go into production in 2025, to double its range to more than 497 miles per charge, and require three times less charging than a conventional electric vehicle.
The vehicles in the Arval agreement will begin their roll-out in the Netherlands, Lightyear's home country, and it is not yet known how many will be coming to the UK.
Arval UK managing director Lakshmi Moorthy said: "This solar powered electric vehicle comes to the UK market at the right time, when our customers have already adopted around 30,000 electric vehicles.
"Its range-extending technology and affordable price will further accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility for fleets and individuals alike."
Lightyear CEO and co-founder Lex Hoefsloot said: "Next to offering our solar electric cars to individual consumers, Arval plays a crucial role as a leasing company in making our technologies available for as many people as possible.
"We are grateful for their trust and being able to have their expertise and international footprint to roll out Lightyear 2."
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