Lotus Emeya
Here are some details about the Lotus Emeya:
- Electric four-door GT car to sit alongside the Eletre SUV
- Shares motors with that car
- 905hp and 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds
- Around 500 km of range predicted
- On sale next year
It is a saloon car which will directly compete with the Tesla model S Plaid. It uses the same 905hp dual motor set-up from the Eletre R.
The design of the car is inspired by the new Lotus design language and has a lot in common with the Eletre. The narrow LED headlights have a similar angular shape to its taller counterpart, although this saloon has two sets on each side.
The creases on the bonnet give the car a more muscular look, something which is further enhanced by the massive grille and gloss black trim.
All that power would be no good if you have to stop to charge all the time, so the Emeya is fitted with the same huge 102kWh battery as the Eletre.
Lotus hasn’t given an official range figure just yet, but it has said that it’s “expected to be broadly similar to the Eletre”. Seeing as this car has the same motor setup as the Eletre R, it makes sense to benchmark the range against that car.
It has up to 304 miles of range, however this Emeya will be more aerodynamic and is likely to be lighter as well. Expect to see a figure of around 320 miles.
The suspension of the Emeya is completely focused on comfort for long-distance cruising and is as standard air-suspension.
The overall interior design is beautiful and elegant, which is also similar to that of the Eletre.
You have a massive screen in the centre console, however that’s par for the course these days. What’s not so typical is the 55.0-inch augmented reality head-up display. It can be used to project things like navigation directions onto the road ahead, helping to ensure you never miss a turn.
There’s no official word on price yet, however you can expect it to fetch similar money to the Eletre.
