All-new electric SUV Lotus Eletre: three versions, priced from €95,990 and power up to 905 hp

Lotus has finally announced the prices and specifications for their Eletre SUV. It will come in three versions: Eletre, Eletre S, and Eletre R. Prices start at €95,990 in Europe with a choice of two EV powertrains – 450 kW / 603 hp or 675 kW / 905 hp. The news about Lotus Eletre was delivered during the broadcast, "Lotus Eletre: Unleash the Future."

Eletre and Eletre S feature the 450 kW / 603 hp single-speed version, with a maximum range of 600 km (373 miles). The Eletre R comes with the flagship 675 kW / 905 hp dual-speed system and a maximum range of 490 km (304 miles). Torque figures are 710 and 985 Nm respectively, delivering a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) performance of either 4.5 or 2.95 seconds. The 112 kWh battery for both versions has a charging time (10%-80%) of just 20 minutes using a rapid charger.

In the UK the Eletre is priced from £89,500 (from €95,990 in Europe). The standard spec includes five drive modes, active air suspension, torque vectoring, matrix LED headlights, active front grille and 22-inch 10-spoke forged wheels.

As standard the Eletre comes with wireless smartphone charging, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, four-zone automatic climate control and other features. The 'intelligent cockpit' infotainment system, which includes Apple CarPlay / Android Auto and a 1,380-watt, 15-speaker KEF Premium Audio, is operated via a centrally mounted 15.1-inch full OLED centre screen. All versions of the Eletre feature five seats as standard, with a four-seat version available as part of the Executive Seat Pack.

In the UK the Eletre rides on 22-inch wheels as standard, though 20-inch and 23-inch are available. There are five different wheel designs and six colours of brake caliper. At launch there are six exterior colours to choose from - Natron Red, Galloway Green, Stellar Black, Kaimu Grey, Blossom Grey and Solar Yellow. More will follow later.

Standard with the car is also LIDAR technology, which allows for autonomous driving (AD). With updates being sent Over-The-Air (OTA), the system will always be up to date and ready for when markets allow more advanced levels of AD.

The Eletre S costs £104,500 (from €120,990 in Europe). The enhanced specification includes numerous additional features such as privacy glass, active rear spoiler, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills, soft door close, auto-dimming side mirrors and an air quality system. It also includes a 2,160-watt, 23-speaker KEF Reference Audio. 

The flagship version is the Eletre R, claimed as the world's fastest dual-motor electric SUV. It has a top speed of 165 mph (265 km/h) and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 2.95 seconds. The Eletre R is priced £120,000 (from €150,990 in Europe).

Lotus Eletre specification

	Eletre	Eletre S	Eletre R
Max power (kW / hp)	450 / 603	450 / 603	675 / 905
Max torque (Nm)	710	710	985
Top speed (mph / km/h)	160 / 258	160 / 258	165 / 265
0-62 mph / 0-100 km/h (secs)	4.5	4.5	2.95
80-120 km/h (secs)	< 2.2	< 2.2	< 1.9
Battery capacity (kWh)	112	112	112
Charging time 10%-80% (mins) via rapid charger	20	20	20
WLTP maximum range (km / miles)	600 / 373 *	600 / 373 *	490 / 304

 

Dimensions (mm):

Length	5,103
Width with Electric Reverse Mirror Displays	2,135
Width with door mirrors	2,231
Height	1,630 (20-inch wheel) 1,636 (22/23-inch wheel)
Wheelbase	3,019
Ground clearance	187 (20-inch wheel) 194 (22/23-inch wheel)
Rear boot capacity	611 litres (four seats) 688 litres (five seats)
Rear boot capacity (five-seater, rear seats folded)	1,532 litres

Lotus says that the R model is to be the first of four that are to come from the company by 2025.

Source: Lotus