Lotus Emeya

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Lotus Emeya
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Overview
Manufacturer Lotus Cars
Also calledLotus NYO Emeya (China, 2024–2025) [1] [2]
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology)
Designer Ben Payne [3]
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 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)
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) [5]

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. [6] Officially designated 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]

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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. [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]


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.
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