The Lotus Evija is one of the most powerful hypercars ever made, producing over 2,000 horsepower and sprinting to 300 km/h in just 9.2 seconds. Despite its striking design and cutting-edge technology, it struggles to capture hearts the way traditional hypercars do which could probably due to its high asking price which ranges from $2.1-$2.4 million.
As Lotus’s first hypercar and all-electric model, the Evija sets a new standard in dynamic capability and design. The name “Evija” means “the first in existence,” a fitting nod to the car’s pioneering status. Limited to just 130 units – a tribute to its Type 130 development code – the Evija emphasizes exclusivity and technical excellence.
Built at the historic Lotus facility in Hethel, the Evija introduces a fresh design language, highlighted by dramatic Venturi tunnels and a carbon fibre monocoque chassis weighing only 129kg. It features a revolutionary all-electric powertrain developed with Williams Advanced Engineering, delivering 2,000 PS and 1,704 Nm of torque. Four independent e-motors and torque vectoring ensure exceptional agility, while a suite of advanced cooling and battery technologies support high-speed performance with minimal degradation.
Lotus also introduced a highly modified version of their all-electric hypercar called the Evija X. This hypercar was designed to break the Nurburgring lap record, aiming to achieve the fastest time for a car with a production chassis. It delivers 2011bhp from four motors mounted at the wheels and is powered by a 70kWh, 800V battery.
Checkout as the video below from Top Gear as they tested the Lotus Evija X and its standard variant both on the road and on the track .
