Current Lotus Models

There is nothing subtle about the brand's first foray into the EV segment. The Lotus Evija costs north of $2 million, boasts almost 2,000 hp and can rocket to 186 mph in nine seconds. It goes right up against hyper-EV heavyweights like the Rimac Nevera and Pininfarina Batista.

The Lotus Evija is striking from every angle, with a design language that prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency over all else. A race-inspired suspension featuring three spool-valve dampers per axle—one at each corner and an inboard-mounted third - should help with the handling attributes of the 3,704-pound hypercar (EVs aren't exactly lightweight vehicles). Lotus will only build 130 units of the Evija to preserve its exclusivity, and all units were reserved within days of the official opening of orders. While it is a 2023 car, units produced and delivered in 2024 will be labelled as a 2024 car.

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Lotus is embracing an all-electric future, and the Emira will be its last internal combustion sports car before the full transition takes place. The Emira will be built at the carmaker's ultramodern $140 million facility in Hethel, England. Lotus did not hold back in designing this swansong piece, and the car comes loaded with technology and a full range of options. The V6 First Edition was delayed from its original 2022 launch estimate, however the first units have started to be delivered to customers. The AMG-sourced inline-4 variant should hit the roads in the Q1 2024, according to Lotus. Compared to the V6 Emira that puts out 400 hp, the 4-Cylinder model will generate around 360 hp and come in at a lower price point, but will be just as fast and exciting to drive.

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Ever since the announcement that Lotus was going to be producing only fully electric models after the Emira's run has completed, customers have been waiting for the first of those new vehicles to be announced. Initially teased in 2021 as Project Lambda, then revealed in March of 2022 as the Lotus Type 132, the Eletre did not have any specs or even the name announced until early 2023. However, reservations for orders started in May 2023, and it is expected that the Eletre could be on the road as early as Q1/Q2 2024.

As for what it is, it is Lotus' first ever SUV, and they borrowed heavily from the research and development of the Evija to make it one hell of a powerful one. Even in the lowest of three known trims, named "Base," it will produce 600 or more HP, with a standard battery of 92 kWh and an optional long-range battery of 120 kWh. All three of the trims (Base, S, R) are dual motor, one per axle, making it all wheel drive, and because of the monstrous and immediate torque of electric motors, despite being one of the biggest vehicles Lotus has ever made, it should blast to 60 MPH in well under 5 seconds, even in Base trim.

The third car in Lotus' electrified blueprint, the Emeya is being labelled as a "Four-Door Hyper-GT," meant to fill in the gap in the model listing where an executive performance saloon would reside. It definitely deserves its label, as it will be putting down over 900 HP and over 725 lb-ft of torque via a dual motor system build on an 800V network. This will also allow for the Emeya to use rapid charging stations capable of up to 200 kW to "fill up" in half the time a standard EV does.

Of course, being a Lotus, it will be very light for its size, handle beautifully thanks to its perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and will accelerate nearly as fast as the Evija hypercar. It will also carry either four or five seats, depending on the configuration you choose, and is planned for a global release. Orders are expected to open in Q2 or Q3 2024 for a 2025 model release.