Lotus revamps Eletre and Emeya line-up
With the arrival of the new model year, Lotus has revamped the line-up for its Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT.
Thanks to a revised model range, Lotus now offers customers more convenience, clarity, and tailored customisation when configuring their perfect Eletre or Emeya, priced from $189,900. The ‘600’ and ‘900’ model names reflect the electrifying power output of the new models.
At the same time, legendary equipment level references like GT SE and SPORT from Lotus' rich heritage return to the present.
New line-up
Effective immediately, Lotus offers the Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT as '600' or '900', referencing the two power output versions of both models. Subsequently, Lotus pairs those new versions with clearly identifiable, predefined equipment levels containing popular options and choices. This means customers can now express a specific preference for pronounced sportiness or, rather, a more luxurious and technology-led specification.
Referencing trim levels from the legendary past back into the current range, Lotus introduces a new line-up for the Eletre and Emeya, with the SPORT and GT SE versions adding excitement to the range. There are now six clearly defined trim levels: Eletre 600, 600 GT SE and 600 SPORT SE, as well as 900 SPORT and the Eletre 900 SPORT CARBON as the absolute flagship. The Lotus Emeya follows the same nomenclature.
Complementing these well-defined trim levels, customers can further customise their vehicle to their own personal and customise it to their own taste thanks to a wide selection of optional packages, individual options and colours. New colours in the pallet are Zenith White and Akoya White for the Eletre, while interior-wise, customers can now also opt for the Quartz and Jasper interior themes with the new LOTUSWEAR Performance Fabric for the seats
Overview of main standard features per model
As a result, the newly defined model line-up for the Lotus Eletre and Emeya now offers more convenience and tailored customisation with specific highlights for each trim level:
Eletre 600: 450 kW (612 bhp) dual-motor, 4WD, 112 kWh battery pack, 22kW onboard charger, active air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, 20-inch wheels, torque vectoring by brake, LED matrix headlights, KEF PREMIUM 15 speaker audio, 29" HUD, 4 zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with LOTUSWEAR Performance Fabric for the seats.
- Eletre 600 GT SE: Intelligent glass roof, parking pack, 22" alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, KEF REFERENCE 23 speakers audio, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills
- Eletre 600 SPORT SE: Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, massaging & ventilated front seats, soft-close doors
- Eletre 900 SPORT: 675 kW dual-motor, 2-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with LOTUSWEAR Performance Fabric for the seats
- Eletre 900 SPORT CARBON: extended exterior carbon pack, interior carbon pack, Sports bonnet (lightweight composite material), massaging & ventilated front seats, soft-close doors
- Emeya 600: 450 kW (612 bhp) dual-motor, 4WD, 112 kWh battery pack, 22kW onboard charger, active air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, 20-inch wheels, torque vectoring by brake, LED matrix headlights, KEF PREMIUM 15 speaker audio, 29" HUD, 4 zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with LOTUSWEAR Performance Fabric for the seats
- Emeya 600 GT SE: parking pack, 21" alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, Intelligent glass roof, hands-free tailgate, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills
- Emeya 600 SPORT SE: Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, active rear diffuser and active front air dam, massaging & ventilated front seats, soft-close doors
- Emeya 900 SPORT: 675 kW (918 hp) dual-motor, 2-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with LOTUSWEAR Performance Fabric for the seats
- Emeya 900 SPORT CARBON: extended exterior carbon pack, extended interior carbon pack, active rear diffuser, active front air dam, massaging & ventilated front seats, soft-close doors
Unrivalled performance For The Drivers
The new Eletre and Emeya '900' deliver superlatives in terms of performance, with 100 km/h reached in a stunning 2.78 seconds (Eletre 900: 2.95 sec) and a top speed of 256 km/h (Eletre 900: 265 km/h). The 0-100 km/h sprint takes just 4.15 seconds in the Emeya 600 GT (Eletre 600: 4.5 sec)with a top speed of 250 km/h (Eletre: 256 km/h)
Their electrifying range and charging performances are no less remarkable, which boosts Eletre and Emeya to the top performers in their respective segments. With a maximum range of 610 km (WLTP; Eletre: 600 km), they are also ideally suited for long electric road trips. And when it is time for a charging stop, the Emeya, for example, also proves to be an absolute top performer in this area. Thanks to its 800V battery technology with Advanced Lotus Hyper Charging, it can be charged from 10-80% in around 14 minutes (under perfect conditions) using a 400kW DC charger (Eletre: 20 minutes from 10-80% at a 350kW DC charger), giving it the status of one of the fastest-charging EVs in the world.
Eletre and Emeya: two of a kind
Like every Lotus, the Eletre - a pure electric performance SUV - and Emeya - a pure electric hyper-GT - are first and foremost cars For The Drivers. Their DNA is 100% Lotus, with exceptional, class-leading ride and handling, steering and aero performance. A signature element of the Eletre and Emeya designs is their ‘porosity’ – the aerodynamic principle of air flowing through, under, over, and around the vehicle. Porosity was at the heart of the Lotus Evija’s design, is integral to the Emira, and has provided clear inspiration for both the Eletre and Emeya.
Detailed specifications for the new Eletre and Emeya line-up is available at www.lotuscars.com or at Lotus Auckland.