Lotus Eletre: an exotic electric crossover

Lotus Eletre rides on the Lotus Electric Premium Architecture platform. Lotus guarantees that customers will be offered a variety of powertrains, and that the Eletre will offer up to 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts). It will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 3 seconds, while the top speed will be 260 km/h. The automaker has yet to reveal the crossover's weight. This one is always among the best at Lotus. So we expect it to be lightweight compared to the competition.

Lotus also revealed that the battery capacity is more than 100 kilowatt hours, which allows for an estimated WLTP range of around 600 kilometers, or a real 400 kilometers. Eletras will be able to be charged at a speed of up to 350 kilowatts. This makes it possible to theoretically charge an additional 400 kilometers in just 20 minutes. As we know, this is just a theory. In practice, this charging will be different and slower. The crossover rides on an air suspension with active ride height adjustment. Rear axle steering and active anti-roll bars are also available.

The front of the Eletre summarizes the general design elements of the Lotus Emira sports car into a true crossover. In keeping with the current trend, split headlights reign supreme at the front. The driving lights are on the front edge of the hood, and the main lights are in the lower, darkened part of the mask. The grille features active aerodynamics using interlocking triangular pieces that open when the motors, battery and brakes need cooling. The display of battery charging is also interesting, indicated by an LED line above the headlights.

In terms of technology, the Eletre is equipped with four deployable lidar sensors. There are two on the roof – one above the windshield and one above the rear window. In addition, each side of the body has a device near the front fender. In regions where this is permitted, the vehicle uses cameras as side mirrors. This will enable the Lotus Eletra to have Level 2 autonomous driving. Lotus claims that the Eletre is capable of “autonomous driving from start to finish”. The technology supports wireless updates for future system improvements. which means it will be upgraded.
Lotus will build the Eletre at a new factory in Wuhan, China. Deliveries to the first customers begin in 2023. The first of them go to China, the United Kingdom and Europe.