Lotus revamps Eletre and Emeya variants

Lotus has freshened the Eletre SUV and Emeya GT line-ups for the new model year. The company also now offers customers more convenience, clarity, and tailored customisation when configuring their Eletre or Emeya. 

The ‘600’ and ‘900’ model names reflect the power output of these electric models. GT SE and SPORT offerings return to the present line-up.

Effective immediately, Lotus offers the Eletre and Emeya as 600 or 900, referencing the two horsepower output versions of both models. It pairs those new versions with predefined equipment levels containing popular options and choices. Customers can therefore select between sportiness or luxury- and technology-led specification.

There are now five clearly defined trim levels. They comprise Eletre 600, 600 GT SE and 600 Sport SE, as well as 900 Sport. The Eletre 900 Sport Carbon is the absolute flagship. The Lotus Emeya uses similar nomenclature.

Customers can also further customise their vehicle to their own taste thanks to a wide selection of optional packages, individual options and colours. New exterior colours include Zenith White and Akoya White for the Eletre. Quartz and Jasper interior themes are offered, as is Lotuswear Performance Fabric for the seats.

Overview of main standard features per model

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, HUD, four-zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats.

Eletre 600 GT SE: Intelligent glass roof, parking pack, 22-inch alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, KEF Reference 23-speaker audio, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills.

Eletre 600 Sport SE: Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors.

Eletre 900 Sport: 675 kW dual-motor, two-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats.

Eletre 900 Sport Carbon: extended exterior carbon pack, interior carbon pack, Sports bonnet (lightweight composite material), massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors.

Emeya 600: 450kW (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, HUD, 4 zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats.

Emeya 600 GT SE: parking pack, 21-inch 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 and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors

Emeya 900 Sport: 675 kW (918 hp) dual-motor, two-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with Lotusware 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 and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors

Superior performance 

The new Emeya and Eletra 900 deliver a 0-100km/h time of 2.78 and 2.95 sec, respectively. Top speed for the Eletra is 256km/h and Emeya 900 265km/h. 

The 0-100 km/h sprint takes 4.15sec in the Emeya 600 GT while the Eletre 600 requires 4.5sec. Respective top speeds are 250 and 256km/h.

With a maximum range of 610 km (WLTP;Eletre: 600 km), they are well suited for long electric road trips. Emeya has 800V battery technology with Advanced Lotus Hyper Charging. A 10-80 per cent rezip takes around 14 minutes using a 400kW DC charger (Eletre: 20 minutes from 10-80 per cent at a 350kW DC fast charger).

Lotus says that both vehicles feature class-leading ride and handling, steering and aero performance. Air flows through, under, over, and around the vehicles which are said to have “porosity”.

For more information on new Eletre and Emeya, head to www.lotuscars.com or Lotus Auckland.

New Model Pricing

Eletre 600 $189,900

Eletre 600 GT-SE $199,990

Eletre 600 Sport SE $224,900

Eletre 900 Sport $259,900

Eletre 900 Sport Carbon $279,900

Emeya 600 $189,900

Emeya 600 GT SE $199,990

Emeya 600 Sport SE $224,900

Emeya 900 Sport $259,900

Emeya 900 Sport Carbon $279,900