Lotus Eletre world’s first electric performance SUV

Lotus Eletre world’s first electric performance 4WD, a new SUV from the 75 year old British sports cars brand.

The Lotus Eletre is 4WD, has a battery capacity that’s over 100kWh and with power from 600hp. A 350kW charger will deliver a 400km (248 miles) range in just 20 minutes. The car’s target maximum WLTP driving range is c.600km (c.373 miles).

-All-new and all-electric Hyper-SUV from Lotus
-Bold, progressive and exotic, with iconic sports car DNA evolved for the next generation of Lotus customers
-The soul of a Lotus with the usability of an SUV
-First of three new Lotus lifestyle EVs in next four years, with design language inspired by world’s first British EV hypercar, the award-winning Lotus Evija
-Carved by air: unique Lotus design ‘porosity’ means air flows through the vehicle for improved aerodynamics, speed, range and overall efficiency

-Power outputs starting at 600hp
-350kW charge time of just 20 minutes for 400km (248 miles) of driving, accepts 22kW AC charging
-Target driving range of c.600km (c.373 miles) on full charge
-Eletre joins exclusive ‘The Two-Second Club’ – capable of 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in less than three seconds
-Most advanced active aerodynamics package on any production SUV
-World-first deployable LIDAR technology in a production car to support intelligent driving technologies
-Extensive use of carbon fibre and aluminium for weight reduction throughout
-Interior includes highly durable man-made textiles and sustainable lightweight wool blends
-Manufacturing at all-new hi-tech facility in China to start later this year

Qingfeng Feng, CEO, Group Lotus, added: “The Eletre, our Hyper-SUV, is a new performance car from an iconic performance car brand and it will appeal to independent-minded and adventurous driving enthusiasts – those who love the thrill of driving. It is a unique combination of beautiful design, exceptional dynamic performance and everyday usability, for those who dare to look beyond the conventional, and marks a turning point for our business and brand.”