Lotus Emeya

Lotus Emeya
Overview
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars
Also called	Lotus NYO Emeya (China, 2024) [1] [2]
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology)
Designer	Ben Payne [3]
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	5-door liftback sedan
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Electric Premium Architecture (EPA)
Related	Lotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motor	2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output	592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) [4] 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)
Length	5,139 mm (202.3 in)
Width	2,005 mm (78.9 in)
Height	1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in)
Kerb weight	2,550 kg (5,622 lb) [5]

The Lotus Emeya is a battery-electric executive car manufactured by the British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning sometime in 2024. ^[6] Described by Lotus as a "hyper GT", ^[7] it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style. ^{[8] [9]} 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. ^[10]

Overview

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. ^{[11] [12]}

As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400. ^[13] 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, ^[14] with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres). ^[15]

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  Lotus NYO Emeya
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  Rear view

References

1. Feijter, Tycho de (20 February 2023). "Lotus Opens Two New Experience Stores In China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
2. Kang, Lei (19 January 2024). "Lotus launches Emeya electric sedan in China with starting price of $92,830". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
3. "Lotus unveils Emeya, its first Hyper-GT". Lotus Cars. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
4. "Future Cars, Trucks, And SUVs: 2023-2028". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
5. "EV Database".
6. "Emeya - Lotus Cars Media Site".
7. "Emeya - Lotus Cars Media Site".
8. "View Photos of the 2025 Lotus Emeya". Car and Driver. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
9. "2025 Lotus Emeya EV Chases the Porsche Taycan with Up to 905 HP". Car and Driver. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
10. "Lotus Type 133 Electric Sedan To Fight Porsche Taycan With 600+ HP". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
11. Pattni, Vijay (8 September 2023). "Watch out Porsche Taycan: Lotus Emeya revealed as twin-motor, four-door GT". Top Gear. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
12. Martin, Charlie (7 September 2023). "New 2024 Lotus Emeya electric saloon revealed with 905bhp". Autocar. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
13. "Lotus Emeya Pricing, Key Details Revealed". The EV Report. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
14. "Lotus Emeya review: can it hold a candle to the Porsche Taycan?". Top Gear. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
15. "New Lotus Emeya gets 379-mile range and up to 905bhp to battle the Porsche Taycan". Auto Express. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.

External links

• Official website