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UK customers drove the new Lotus Eletre at Goodwood

UK customers drove the new Lotus Eletre at Goodwood

The all-electric Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV impresses in its inaugural UK test drives on Goodwood's historic circuit.

By Brian Potter 15 July 2023

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Lotus Emira four cylinder debuts at Goodwood: 360 bhp, £81,495 price

Lotus Emira four cylinder debuts at Goodwood: 360 bhp, £81,495 price

The company will have its largest stand ever at the festival.

By Anthony Alaniz 8 July 2023

2024 Lotus Eletre: Starting at €95,990 in Europe, UK

2024 Lotus Eletre: Starting at €95,990 in Europe, UK

Lotus has recently announced European pricing for its electric SUV packing 905 bhp and 800V battery technology.

By Brian Potter 29 June 2023

Autonomous Cars

Lotus Eletre will have superior autonomy to Tesla, hands-off driving

Lotus Eletre will have superior autonomy to Tesla, hands-off driving

The Eletre is expected to have Level 4 autonomy; Tesla is currently on Level 2.

By Brian Potter 1 May 2023

Races and Chases

See the 905-bhp Lotus Eletre R SUV hit 60 mph in 2.99 seconds

See the 905-bhp Lotus Eletre R SUV hit 60 mph in 2.99 seconds

It's extremely quick even though this is a pre-production prototype.

By Brian Potter 27 April 2023

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

EV charging stations are getting more and more powerful, but this may be one of the most compelling presentations to date.

By Brian Potter 19 April 2023

The first new production Lotus Eletres were presented in Shanghai

The first new production Lotus Eletres were presented in Shanghai

The new electric Lotus SUV is finally in the hands of owners.

By Tyler Rampersaud 15 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Lotus starts customer deliveries of Eletre electric SUV in China

Lotus starts customer deliveries of Eletre electric SUV in China

Prices start at £97,400 in China for the 603-bhp Eletre RWD base model; Lotus says it received more than 5,000 orders globally.

By Brian Potter 1 April 2023

Lotus Eletre electric SUV prices to start at just under £90,000

Lotus Eletre electric SUV prices to start at just under £90,000

The new SUV will have a range of up to 373 miles on a single charge.

By James Fossdyke 27 October 2022

Manufacturing / Production

First Lotus Eletre SUV rolls off brand new production line in China

This marks the beginning of a brand new era for the British sports car manufacturer with plans to sell 100,000 cars annually by 2027.

By Brian Potter 29 July 2022

Lotus says Eletre SUV needs to succeed for sports cars to survive

Lotus says Eletre SUV needs to succeed for sports cars to survive

It’s the name of the game.

By Brian Potter 5 April 2022

Lotus Eletre to weigh 2,000 kg, 900 bhp version coming - report

Lotus Eletre to weigh 2,000 kg, 900 bhp version coming - report

If it does weigh 2,000 kg, it'll be heavier than two Elise sports cars but still light for its segment.

By Brian Potter 1 April 2022

Video answers your Lotus Eletre EV questions

Video answers your Lotus Eletre EV questions

Lotus’ first mass market EV is a very different vehicle to anything the company has ever built.

By Brian Potter 31 March 2022

Lotus Eletre EV SUV debuts with 600 bhp, no mention of lightness

Lotus Eletre EV SUV debuts with 600 bhp, no mention of lightness

The Eletre has four lidar sensors that pop out of the body.

By Brian Potter 29 March 2022

2023 Lotus Eletre SUV debuts today: See the livestream

2023 Lotus Eletre SUV debuts today: See the livestream

The livestream starts at 6:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM Eastern.

By Brian Potter 29 March 2022

Lotus Eletre name officially announced for electric SUV

Lotus Eletre name officially announced for electric SUV

It will follow the Evija and Emira.

By Brian Potter 28 March 2022

Lotus Type 132 electric SUV teaser shows slick greenhouse, debut time

Lotus Type 132 electric SUV teaser shows slick greenhouse, debut time

The reveal is a week away.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2022

2023 Lotus Type 132 electric SUV fully reveals interior in patent

2023 Lotus Type 132 electric SUV fully reveals interior in patent

The first Lotus SUV will be unveiled on March 29.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2022

2023 Lotus Electric SUV exterior design revealed in patent images

2023 Lotus Electric SUV exterior design revealed in patent images

The Type 132 won't debut until March 29, but we now know how it looks on the outside.

By Brian Potter 8 March 2022

Lotus electric SUV will debut on 29 March, to be made in China

Lotus electric SUV will debut on 29 March, to be made in China

Save the date for when we'll cross another automaker off the list of companies without an SUV.

By Brian Potter 2 March 2022

Lotus Type 132 crossover teaser videos show off drive unit and wheels

Lotus Type 132 crossover teaser videos show off drive unit and wheels

We will finally see the Lotus crossover in full later this year.

By Brian Potter 21 February 2022

New Lotus Type 132 SUV teaser gives us a first look at its interior

New Lotus Type 132 SUV teaser gives us a first look at its interior

This is the fourth tease coming from the British marque this month.

By Jacob Oliva 20 November 2021

Lotus Type 132 third teaser hints at more active aerodynamics

Lotus Type 132 third teaser hints at more active aerodynamics

Active aero at the front, active aero at the back.

By Brian Potter 17 November 2021

Lotus Type 132 SUV teased with LIDAR setup

Lotus Type 132 SUV teased with LIDAR setup

It acts as the vehicle's eyes.

By Brian Potter 13 November 2021

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