LotusSUV

Eletre2023–present

A fast, striking electric SUV wearing a famous badge in a new way.

  • 🇨🇳 China
  • 🇪🇺 Europe
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  • 🕌 Middle East
  • 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Power
603 hp
Torque
710 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Fuel
Electric
Seats
5

Overview

What this generation is, and who it suits.

The Eletre is Lotus reinvented — a large, very fast electric SUV built in China under Geely ownership. Dual-motor versions produce huge outputs, and the chassis tuning aims to honour the badge despite a weight figure no previous Lotus would recognise.

As a luxury EV it competes with the fastest electric SUVs on performance and cabin technology. Buyers should treat it as a new-generation luxury purchase: dealer support, software maturity and charging infrastructure matter more than traditional Lotus concerns.

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Outstanding straight-line performance
  • Sharp handling for a big EV
  • High-end cabin technology
  • Distinctive alternative to German EVs

What to watch

  • Heavy departure from Lotus tradition
  • Software still maturing
  • Dealer network thin in many countries

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Trims & specs

One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.

Standard

2023–2026Full specs
Power
603 hp
Torque
710 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Fuel
Electric
Seats
5
Year-by-year catalogue (4 entries)

Frequently asked questions

Is it really a Lotus?

It is built by the modern, Geely-backed Lotus in China. Purists debate the philosophy, but the dynamic tuning effort is genuine.

What about servicing?

EV servicing needs are light, but body, software and battery support depend entirely on local Lotus presence — verify before purchase.