If Lightyear One have supercapacitors, then the solar roof will help to keep the batteries a longer life, but I would say 10% or less of extra life.
It if there are no supercacitor, this will not happens. It the solar cells "pump" energy to the battery it will not increase the life of the battery since each energy that came in and came out shortens battery life.
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Originally Posted by RedDevil
Modern and well tended batteries should last way longer than a few years. Because of the gentle solar recharging, light weight and low drag of the car this battery has an easier life than in other EVs. As it is 'only' 60 kWh it should be relatively cheap to replace anyway.
It should be less of a problem than with regular EVs like Teslas. Which aren't bad in that aspect already.
Comparing the Lightyear with the DIY EVbikes makes even less sense than comparing a Tesla with a G-Wiz or a milk float.
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