The Lotus Emeya is a battery-electric luxury super saloon manufactured by the British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning sometime in 2024.[4] Officially designated a "Hyper GT",[5] it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style.[6][7] It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's third electric vehicle - following the Eletre and the Evija - and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. This car is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan.[8]
| Lotus Emeya | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology) |
| Designer | Ben Payne[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) |
| Related | Lotus Eletre |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive (2-speed, rear motor of the R-series) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Length | 5,139 mm (202.3 in) |
| Width | 2,005 mm (78.9 in) |
| Height | 1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,980–3,100 kg (6,570–6,834 lb) [3] |
Overview
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On 29 August 2023, Lotus confirmed that the production version of the Type 133 will be called the Emeya. It was revealed officially on 7 September 2023 in New York City.[9][10]
As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400.[11] With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout (Uprated rear motor with 2-speed gearbox, R-series), the car produces between 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) to 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) in the R trim, which will see off 0-62mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 2.78 seconds,[12] with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres).[13]
References
edit- ^ "Lotus unveils Emeya, its first Hyper-GT". Lotus Cars. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Future Cars, Trucks, And SUVs: 2023-2028". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "EV Database".
- ^ "Emeya - Lotus Cars Media Site".
- ^ "Emeya - Lotus Cars Media Site".
- ^ "View Photos of the 2025 Lotus Emeya". Car and Driver. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "2025 Lotus Emeya EV Chases the Porsche Taycan with Up to 905 HP". Car and Driver. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Lotus Type 133 Electric Sedan To Fight Porsche Taycan With 600+ HP". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ Pattni, Vijay (8 September 2023). "Watch out Porsche Taycan: Lotus Emeya revealed as twin-motor, four-door GT". Top Gear. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Martin, Charlie (7 September 2023). "New 2024 Lotus Emeya electric saloon revealed with 905bhp". Autocar. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Lotus Emeya Pricing, Key Details Revealed". The EV Report. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Lotus Emeya review: can it hold a candle to the Porsche Taycan?". Top Gear. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "New Lotus Emeya gets 379-mile range and up to 905bhp to battle the Porsche Taycan". Auto Express. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.