Lotus Emeya

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Lotus Emeya
2024 Lotus Emeya
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Production2024
AssemblyWuhan, Hubei, China
DesignerBen Payne[1]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutDual-motors, all-wheel-drive
PlatformElectric Premium Architecture (EPA)
RelatedLotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS)[2]
  • 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) (R-series)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Width2,005 mm (78.9 in)
Height1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in)
Curb weight2,980–3,100 kg (6,570–6,834 lb)

The Lotus Emeya is a planned battery-electric car manufactured by the British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. It is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style.[3][4] It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's second vehicle produced in China, after the Lotus Eletre. This car is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan.[5]

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Lotus Emeya rear

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.[6][7]

As of March 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU starting at €106,400.[8] The car features dual motors producing up to 905 horsepower, delivering 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and a range of over 600 kilometers.[9]


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lotus unveils Emeya, its first Hyper-GT". Lotus Cars. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Future Cars, Trucks, And SUVs: 2023-2028". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  3. ^ "View Photos of the 2025 Lotus Emeya". Car and Driver. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  4. ^ "2025 Lotus Emeya EV Chases the Porsche Taycan with Up to 905 HP". Car and Driver. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ^ "Lotus Type 133 Electric Sedan To Fight Porsche Taycan With 600+ HP". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  6. ^ Pattni, Vijay (8 September 2023). "Watch out Porsche Taycan: Lotus Emeya revealed as twin-motor, four-door GT". Top Gear. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  7. ^ Martin, Charlie (7 September 2023). "New 2024 Lotus Emeya electric saloon revealed with 905bhp". Autocar. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Lotus Emeya Pricing, Key Details Revealed". The EV Report. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. ^ "2025 Lotus Emeya - Review". CarBuzz. Retrieved 13 April 2024.

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