The Geely Automotive subsidiary Lotus Technology completed its first delivery of Eletre, its fully electric hyper SUV. Lotus Tech hosted a delivery ceremony at the Shanghai International Circuit F1 track to celebrate the occasion, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Lotus brand.
Eletre integrates Lotus’s 75 years of racing heritage and engineering expertise into a luxury lifestyle vehicle. In addition to superior aerodynamics and design, it features innovative technologies including fully embedded L4-ready hardware with the world’s first deployable LiDAR system.
Three different versions of the car are available – Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R – with the choice of two powertrains. Eletre and Eletre S feature the 450 kW / 603 hp single-speed version, with a maximum range of 600 km (373 miles). The Eletre R comes with the flagship 675 kW / 905 hp dual-speed system and a maximum range of 490 km (304 miles). Torque figures are 710 and 985 Nm respectively, delivering a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) performance of either 4.5 or 2.95 seconds. The 112 kWh battery for both versions has a charging time (10%-80%) of just 20 minutes using a rapid charger.
It is powered by Lotus’s proprietary 800-volt Electrical Performance Architecture, delivering a sportscar-like experience and enabling Lotus Tech’s 420-kilowatt supercharging solution. A
s of January 31, 2023, Lotus had received more than 5,000 Eletre orders worldwide.
The first Eletre delivery marks a key milestone in Lotus’s transformation into an advanced, fully electric, intelligent, and sustainable luxury mobility provider ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2028. The company is now rolling out further deliveries across China, and will begin delivery in the UK and EU later this year. Planning is also underway for future delivery to the U.S. and rest of the world, leveraging the brand’s global network.
Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer of Lotus Tech, commented, “Eletre is a crucial part of our plan to transform Lotus into a truly global electric car brand. We are a pioneer in the decarbonization of luxury automobiles, and the delivery of Eletre has demonstrated our capability to lead the energy transition and steer the industry towards a more sustainable future.”
