Lotus announced on Tuesday its new electric SUV, the Eletre, set to debut in 2023 for markets in China, the UK and Europe.
The Eletre has all-wheel drive and will come packed with a 100kWh battery and power from 600 horsepower. It can be recharged with 350kW charger to provide 400km of range in 20 minutes, says Lotus. As for its maximum WLTP range, it is estimated at 600 kilometers (373 miles). The Eletre will support 22kW AC charging. Performance is pegged at 0 to 60mph in under 3 seconds.
Lotus says the Eletre will have the “most advanced active aerodynamics package on any production SUV, and intelligent driving technologies such as the world’s first deployable Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system in a production car.”
“Add in a dynamic walk-up sequence that delivers a moment of theatre every time the driver approaches the car, and it’s clear the Eletre is making a simple statement – this is Lotus reinvented, the birth of a new icon into the Lotus stable,” explained the automaker.
“The Eletre is a bold and revolutionary new car, delivering on our commitment to move Lotus into completely new automotive segments as we widen our global appeal and accessibility. This is a momentous point in our history and a clear signal of our ongoing desire to transform our business. It is a true Lotus, and we’re confident it will delight performance car customers and offer a distinct alternative to the segment’s established players. The Eletre has the soul of a Lotus and the usability of an SUV. Alongside the Emira sports car, this is the perfect two-car garage from Lotus,” said Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus Cars.
Lotus is owned by Chinese multinational Geely and the Eletre will be produced at a new factory in Wuhan, China. The Eletre had its design led by the UK, but supported by teams in China, Sweden and Germany.
Add in a dynamic walk-up sequence that delivers a moment of theatre every time the driver approaches the car, and it’s clear the Eletre is making a simple statement – this is Lotus reinvented, the birth of a new icon into the Lotus stable.
Check out the glitzy Lotus Eletre launch event unveiling below:
