Expected to be named "Envya" upon its release, this electric sedan shares several design elements with the Eletre SUV but showcases a more athletic and captivating appearance.
Lotus is gearing up to unveil its first-ever electric sedan later this year. As anticipation builds, spy photographers have captured the upcoming model, internally known as Type 133, being rigorously tested at the Nurburgring racetrack.
Expected to be named "Envya" upon its release, this electric sedan shares several design elements with the Eletre SUV but showcases a more athletic and captivating appearance.
Drawing inspiration from the Eletre, the Type 133 Envya features distinctive slim daytime running lights, a broad front grille, and a sleek rear light bar. However, due to its lower stance, the sedan exudes a more refined and agile aesthetic. Notable design highlights include curvaceous fenders, futuristic digital side mirrors, flush door handles, and an elegantly sloping roofline. Notably, atop the Envya's roof, a prominent bulge houses a LiDAR sensor, emphasizing the car's advanced driver assistance systems.
Inside the cabin, previous spy shots have revealed a four-seat configuration, with a spacious center console dividing the rear sport seats. While the console remains camouflaged, discernible features include at least two cupholders and a potentially passenger-focused touchscreen interface. The front row, heavily concealed, is expected to showcase a prominent landscape-oriented infotainment screen and an integrated digital dashboard.
The Envya is likely to inherit powertrain options from the Eletre SUV. The base model could feature a 112 kWh battery and a dual-motor AWD setup, delivering 603 hp (612 PS / 450 kW) and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) of torque. This impressive power enables the Eletre to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds, attain a top speed of 160 mph (258 km/h), and offer a WLTP range of 373 miles (600 km). As for the range-topping R variant, it could boast a staggering 905 hp (918 PS / 675 kW) and 726 lb-ft (985 Nm) of torque.
When the Lotus Envya arrives later this year, it will enter a competitive market, challenging midsize electric sedans like the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT, Polestar 5, Mercedes EQE, BMW i5, and Tesla Model S. Following this release, Lotus plans to introduce a Type 134 crossover in 2025 and a Type 135 sports car in 2026.
Source: Carscoops
