For Lightyear we cover one car: the Lightyear 0 from model years 2022-2023, fully electric, with a 60 kWh battery and a Type 2 connector. What sets it apart is an onboard charger rated at a full 22 kW, and only a Q22 portable charger or wallbox can make use of all of it. Less powerful equipment will work too, but it will cap the charging speed at its own power, so for this car in particular it is worth going for the full 22 kW.
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Charging Lightyear - FAQ
Which charger should you choose for the Lightyear 0?
The Lightyear 0 accepts alternating current at 22 kW, the highest that occurs in home charging at all. The matching device is a Q22 or Q22 PRO. The socket in the car is Type 2 and the battery holds 60 kWh.
Why do you recommend a Q22 for the Lightyear 0 rather than a Q11?
Because it is one of the few cars with a 22 kW onboard charger. In most ranges the ceiling is 11 kW and then a Q22 adds nothing; here it is the opposite - a Q11 would waste half the car's capability. A Q22 lets you use the full 22 kW.
How long does charging a 60 kWh battery at 22 kW take?
Around 3 hours from empty to full. By comparison, the same battery on an 11 kW device would need roughly 6 hours, and on 7.4 kW over 8. That is the main benefit of a charger matched to what the Lightyear 0 can do.
Will a Q11 work with the Lightyear 0?
It will; the car will charge without trouble, just twice as slowly: around 6 hours instead of around 3. If the car stands all night, that makes no difference. If you want to top up during shorter daytime stops, choose a Q22.
What does the installation need in order to use 22 kW?
A three-phase supply with a properly sized breaker, because 22 kW means three phases at 32 A. On a single phase charging drops to around 3.7 kW and a 60 kWh battery will take well over a dozen hours to fill. Check the conditions in your garage before choosing a Q22.
How does the Q22 differ from the Q22 PRO?
The power is the same, 22 kW, so the Lightyear 0 will charge equally fast from either. The Q22 PRO additionally comes with a set of adapters, letting you connect in more places. If you charge only in one garage, the standard Q22 is entirely sufficient.
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