Lotus Emeya

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Lotus Emeya
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Overview
Manufacturer Lotus Cars
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology)
Designer Ben Payne [1]
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style 5-door liftback
Layout Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform Electric Premium Architecture (EPA)
Related Lotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) [2]
  • 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) (R-series)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive (2-speed, rear motor of the R-series)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length5,139 mm (202.3 in)
Width2,005 mm (78.9 in)
Height1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in)
Kerb weight 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) [3]

The Lotus Emeya is a battery-electric luxury super saloon manufactured by the British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning sometime in 2024. [4] Officially designated a "Hyper GT", [5] it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style. [6] [7] It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's third electric vehicle - following the Eletre and the Evija - and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. This car is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan. [8]

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Overview

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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. [9] [10]

As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400. [11] With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout (Uprated rear motor with 2-speed gearbox, R-series), the car produces between 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) to 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) in the R trim, which will see off 0-62mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 2.78 seconds, [12] with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres). [13]


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