Eletre
Unveiled on March 29, 2022, the Lotus Eletre is the British marque’s first SUV and its first five-door production car. It is fully electric, using a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, a battery exceeding 100 kWh and an 800-volt electrical architecture. Lotus announced an output of at least 600 hp, a targeted range of around 600 km and the ability to add 400 km of driving in 20 minutes when connected to a 350 kW charger. Its design follows the aerodynamic philosophy introduced by the Evija hypercar, including openings that allow air to pass through the body rather than simply around it. Built in China, the Eletre represents a major departure from the small, lightweight sports cars traditionally associated with Lotus. It nevertheless retains a strong focus on handling, aerodynamic efficiency and rapid electric performance.
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Make: Lotus · Model: Eletre
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2023
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
Unveiled on March 29, 2022, the Lotus Eletre is the British marque’s first SUV and its first five-door production car. It is fully electric, using a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, a battery exceeding 100 kWh and an 800-volt electrical architecture. Lotus announced an output of at least 600 hp, a targeted range of around 600 km and the ability to add 400 km of driving in 20 minutes when connected to a 350 kW charger. Its design follows the aerodynamic philosophy introduced by the Evija hypercar, including openings that allow air to pass through the body rather than simply around it. Built in China, the Eletre represents a major departure from the small, lightweight sports cars traditionally associated with Lotus. It nevertheless retains a strong focus on handling, aerodynamic efficiency and rapid electric performance.
History
During development, the Eletre was known by the internal designation Type 132. Lotus unveiled it in London on March 29, 2022, as part of a broader transformation aimed at expanding into electric vehicles and more practical vehicle categories. The company described it as the first SUV in Lotus history and the first five-door production Lotus. Initial customer deliveries began in 2023 in China, the United Kingdom and Europe. The project sits between the Evija, an electric hypercar introduced in 2019, and the Emira, the brand’s final petrol-powered sports car. Lotus carried over elements of the Evija’s aerodynamic approach while adapting the company’s experience in steering, suspension and road manners to a substantially larger and heavier vehicle. Unlike the traditional Lotus sports cars built at Hethel in the United Kingdom, the Eletre is manufactured at a high-tech facility in China. That production strategy supports Lotus’s international expansion and its ambition to become a global maker of high-performance electric vehicles. The name Eletre is commonly pronounced “El-etra” and was linked by Lotus to the idea of “coming to life” in some Eastern European languages.
Generations
The Lotus Eletre does not yet have several documented generations. The model introduced in 2022 represents the first generation and is also identified by the development code Type 132. In the ScanRacer context supplied here, one configuration is listed for the 2023 model year under the name Base. That information defines the library’s coverage, but it does not establish a complete market-specific technical specification. The first generation uses a five-door SUV body, a dual-motor electric all-wheel-drive system and a battery exceeding 100 kWh. Lotus announced air suspension, continuously controlled damping and, depending on specification, equipment such as rear-wheel steering, active anti-roll control and brake-based torque vectoring. The Eletre also stands out for its 15.1-inch central infotainment display, lightweight interior materials and driver-assistance systems that include deployable lidar sensors. Power outputs, range figures and equipment can differ according to model year, market and commercial grade. For that reason, 2023 is best treated as the launch model year rather than as a separate generation. No confirmed second-generation Eletre is established by the sources used here.
Key differences
Compared with the Elise, Exige, Evora or Emira, the Eletre changes both Lotus’s format and its intended use. It is a five-door family SUV, considerably taller, longer and more comfort-oriented than the brand’s traditional sports cars, which use lower bodies, tighter cabins and a stronger emphasis on low mass. The Eletre also replaces an internal-combustion engine with two electric motors and all-wheel drive. The commercial differences between Eletre versions should not be inferred solely from the Base name used in ScanRacer. At launch, Lotus offered distinct power and equipment levels, including Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R grades in different markets. The R version adds substantially more power and sport-focused chassis technology, while less powerful versions place greater emphasis on comfort and usable range. Exact figures and standard equipment vary by market and model year, so the relevant local specification should be checked before assigning detailed technical differences to the 2023 Base entry.
Photo recognition
The Eletre is immediately identifiable by its large SUV proportions and unusually low roofline for the class, combined with a short bonnet, tapering roof and wide stance. Its front end uses slim lighting elements and integrated aerodynamic openings instead of a conventional grille. Lotus calls this approach “porosity”: selected areas allow air to pass through the body to support cooling or improve airflow around the wheels. At the rear, the full-width light treatment and active spoiler are useful visual clues. Cars fitted with camera-based door mirrors can be recognized by the small interior displays that replace conventional mirrors. Deployable lidar sensors are also built into the bodywork for advanced driver-assistance functions. Equipment should not be assumed from appearance alone, because camera mirrors, lidar functions and other features may depend on the market or trim level. The overall profile, narrow headlamps and open channels in the front bumper are the most consistent identification points across early Eletre examples.
Important versions
At launch, the Eletre was offered with several power and equipment levels, including Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R grades depending on the market. Lotus announced at least 600 hp for the entry-level specification, delivered through two electric motors and all-wheel drive. The Eletre S used the same basic drivetrain in several markets but added a more luxurious equipment package. The Eletre R was the performance flagship, with an announced 905 hp, a 0–100 km/h time of 2.95 seconds and additional chassis technology intended to improve dynamic performance. These names and specifications are not identical worldwide. ScanRacer lists only one 2023 variant called Base in the supplied context. The other grades are included here to explain the launch range, not to expand the set of variants represented in the library.
References
- Lotus Eletre: the world’s first electric Hyper-SUVLotus Cars Media Site
- Watch Lotus Eletre world premiere liveLotus Cars Media Site
- Lotus Eletre SpecificationsLotus Cars
- Lotus Eletre ModelsLotus Cars
- Review: Lotus EletreWIRED
- https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/lotus-eletre-review/motoringresearch.com
- https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/lotus/eletre/eletre/rac.co.uk
- https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/essai-lotus-eletre-2023-le-pari-du-luxe-30028133.htmllargus.fr
Technical specifications
Structured data available for versions linked to this model.
| Version | Power | Torque | Top speed | Drivetrain | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 612 hp | — | — | All-wheel drive / Single-speed automatic | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Lotus Eletre produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2023.
- How many Lotus Eletre examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 5 published scans from 5 members, with the latest photo added in August 2026.
- What is the power output of the Lotus Eletre?
- The sourced technical data lists 612 hp.
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