BEFORE ITS RELEASE IN 2023, THE LOTUS ELETRE ANNOUNCES ITS AUTONOMY, ITS POWER AND ITS PRICES

The Lotus Eletre arrives on the French market. So before starting its marketing, Lotus allows us to take a look at the catalog of its first electric SUV. And take the opportunity to reveal the autonomy, the power, the recharge time as well as the equipment and the prices of the Eletre.

Several months after its official presentation, the Lotus Eletre finally reveals its entire technical data sheet, or even its prices. The first electric SUV from the British manufacturer thus begins the start of its marketing, scheduled for 2023. We also learn that it is available in three different versions.

The Lotus Eletre range is divided into variants called Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R. The first two versions inherit a 603 horsepower engine for 710 Nm of torque, associated with a 112 kWh battery which provides a maximum autonomy of 600 kilometers. Recharging from 10 to 80% takes twenty minutes with a fast terminal.

An overpowering R version

More performance-oriented, the Eletre R version receives a dual engine of 905 horsepower for 985 Nm of torque, while its autonomy is reduced to 490 kilometers. The Lotus Eletre R is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.95 seconds, compared to 4.5 seconds for the other models. Its maximum speed is set at 265 km/h.

Update on the equipment of the electric SUV

In its base version, Lotus' electric SUV comes standard with 12-way electrically adjustable seats, automatic quad-zone climate control, a smart cockpit including a 15.1-inch OLED screen, a fifteen-speaker audio system -speakers, a LiDAR sensor allowing autonomous driving, but also 22-inch rims. It is possible to opt for 20 or 23 inch rims as an option.

On the finish side, buyers have a choice of six colors called Stellar Black, Blossom Grey, Kaimu Grey, Galloway Green, Natron Red and Solar Yellow. Six interior configurations are possible, including sustainable leather or recycled fabrics.

In S version, the Eletre comes with an active rear spoiler, ambient lighting, illuminated door sills, or even an audio system consisting of 23 speakers. The top-of-the-range R version receives a carbon fiber pack, shiny black rims, a stainless steel crankset, high-performance tires, and even black badges.

The base price of the Lotus Eletre in France is set at €96,890.

The prices of the Lotus Eletre (2022)

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What do we know about the technical data sheet of the new Lotus Eletre?

The Lotus Eletre is available in three versions. Called Eletre and Eletre S, the first two have a 603 horsepower electric motor for 710 Nm of torque, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The third is called Eletre R, it has a double electric motor of 905 horsepower for 985 Nm of torque. All this power makes it possible to shoot down the 0 to 100 km/h in 2.95 seconds, and to reach a maximum speed of 265 km/h.

What is the autonomy of the Eletre?

Whatever the version of the electric SUV, it is equipped with a 112 kWh battery which can be recharged from 10 to 80% in twenty minutes using a fast terminal. On the Eletre and Eletre S models, the electric range is set at 600 kilometers, compared to 490 kilometers on the Eletre R variant.

What equipment is inside the sports SUV?

As standard, the Lotus Eletre is equipped with 12-way electrically adjustable seats, automatic quad-zone climate control, a 15.1-inch OLED screen, an intelligent cockpit, a fifteen-speaker audio system- speakers, or even a LiDAR sensor that allows you to take advantage of autonomous driving functions. The Lotus electric SUV also receives ambient lighting, illuminated door sills and a 23-speaker audio system on the S model. The R version receives a carbon fiber pack and a pedal set. Stainless steel.

What are the different versions of the Lotus Eletre?

The Lotus Eletre is available in three versions called Eletre for the entry level, Eletre S for the mid-range and Eletre R for the top of the range. The first two promote autonomy and comfort, while the third focuses more on sportiness. It is also equipped with high performance tires.

What price for this high-end electric SUV?

The base price of the Lotus Eletre is set at €96,890. More opulent, the Eletre S and Eletre R versions cost respectively €122,090 and €152,090 excluding options. The start of marketing in France is scheduled for 2023.

In short

€96,890. This is the minimum amount you have to pay to afford the Lotus Eletre. The British manufacturer's first electric SUV will be marketed from 2023. It is available in three versions, the most powerful of which is called Eletre R. Its dual electric motor develops 905 horsepower for 985 Nm of torque.