The New Era of Lotus

Few automotive brands evoke passion quite like Lotus.

Lotus 99T

Lotus Elise

Lotus Esprit

Synonymous with lightweight engineering, precision handling, and racing pedigree, Lotus has long occupied a rarefied space in the sports car world. From the Elise to the Evora, every Lotus has delivered a driving experience defined by sharp feedback, athleticism, and a purity of purpose. Yet, the British brand is now entering a bold new era with a trio of models that signal a future as ambitious as its past: the Emira, Eletre, and Emeya.

Lotus Emira

The Last Petrol Thrill

The Emira Turbo SE marks the closing chapter of Lotus’s petrol-powered era and what a finale it is.

Lotus Emira

Its 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four produces an incredible 406 horsepower, sent to the wheels through a rapid 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. But the Emira isn’t just about raw numbers. With Tour, Sport, and Track modes, the car adapts seamlessly to daily life, spirited drives, and track sessions alike.

Step inside, and the cabin is an inviting fusion of luxury and driver-focused ergonomics. Options abound: Alcantara or Nappa leather, bold accent stitching, and a color palette that spans the subtle to the flamboyant. Every detail recalls Lotus’s heritage while embracing contemporary comfort. The Emira feels like a final love letter to petrol - familiar, thrilling, and undeniably addictive.

Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira

Emira Lineup

  • 4.0 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 400 bhp

  • 291 km/h max (world’s fastest 4 cylinder sports car)

  • Full lineup:

    • Lotus Emira Turbo

    • Emira Turbo SE

    • Emira V6 SE

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Racing Line Models

  • 4.0 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 400 bhp

  • 291 km/h max (world’s fastest 4 cylinder sports car)

  • Full lineup:

    • Racing Line Turbo SE

    • Racing Line V6 SE

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Lotus Eletre

The Hyper-SUV Reinvented

Lotus has never shied away from innovation, and the Eletre proves that even an SUV can be a true performance machine. Electric yet intoxicatingly fast, the Eletre 900 delivers 918 horsepower, rockets from 0–100 km/h in 2.95 seconds, and tops out at 265 km/h. It’s the perfect marriage of supercar DNA and SUV versatility.

Lotus Eletre

Every design element serves purpose: deployable wings for downforce, active honeycomb grille shutters for cooling and efficiency, and a chassis tuned to provide exhilarating handling despite its larger footprint.

Inside, the cabin celebrates Lotus’s racing heritage with green and yellow accents, complemented by high-tech features like a dimmable panoramic roof, smart ambient lighting, and Lotus Connect app integration. It’s an SUV, but with a soul that beats in time with the racetrack.

Lotus Eletre

600 Series

  • 4.5 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 603 bhp

  • 20 minutes charges to 80%

  • Full 600 series:

    • 600

    • 600 GT

    • 600 GT SE

    • 600 Sport SE

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900 Series

  • 2.95 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 905 bhp

  • 20 minutes charges to 80%

  • Full 900 series:

    • 900 Sport

    • 900 Sport Carbon

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Lotus Emeya

The Electric Hyper-GT

Finally, the Emeya demonstrates Lotus’s mastery of electric hyper-GT engineering. Its 800V battery allows charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 15 minutes, so you can spend less time waiting and more time driving.

Lotus Emeya

Active rear wings and adaptive driving beams blend performance and intelligence, while sustainable interior materials show that Lotus is thinking about both speed and the future.

The Emeya is the brand’s statement for the next generation: luxurious, fast, and electrified, with a striking palette. It’s a GT for the modern era, one that proves electric doesn’t mean compromising the emotional connection between driver and car.

Lotus Emeya key

Lotus Emeya

600 Series

  • 4.15 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 603 bhp

  • 15 minutes charges to 80%

  • Full 600 series:

    • 600

    • 600 GT

    • 600 GT SE

    • 600 Sport SE

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900 Series

  • 2.78 seconds 0-100 km/h

  • 905 bhp

  • 15 minutes charges to 80%

  • Full 900 series:

    • 900 Sport

    • 900 Sport Carbon

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The Lotus Lineup Today

Taken together, these three models demonstrate a brand in evolution.

The Emira honors the past; the Eletre redefines what an SUV can be; and the Emeya imagines a high-performance electric future.

Lotus is no longer just a lightweight sports car manufacturer, it’s a storyteller of speed, technology, and design.

Lotus Evija

For enthusiasts, collectors, and dreamers, the current lineup offers something rare with cars that are not only engineered for performance but also crafted to spark joy at every turn of the wheel.

Whether you crave the visceral roar of petrol, the commanding presence of a hyper-SUV, or the quiet fury of an electric GT, Lotus has an offering that speaks directly to the heart of driving passion.

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