Lecar is a Brazilian automotive startup founded in 2022, aiming to become the country's first fully national manufacturer of hybrid and electric vehicles. Its flagship model, the Lecar 459, is a hybrid vehicle featuring a 1.0L turbocharged flex-fuel engine, a 165 hp electric motor, and a WEG-developed generator. Utilizing Range Extender technology, the combustion engine functions solely to recharge the battery, eliminating the need for external…