UK

Lotus Articles

Lotus Type 133 electric saloon spied coming in hot at the Nurburgring

Lotus Type 133 electric saloon spied coming in hot at the Nurburgring

Apparently, 900 bhp can be tricky to manage through corners.

By Brian Potter 25 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Alpine, Lotus end partnership on future electric sports car project

Alpine, Lotus end partnership on future electric sports car project

There could be some collaboration in other areas, however.

By Brian Potter 23 May 2023

Lotus electric estate not ruled out, could happen after 2026

Lotus electric estate not ruled out, could happen after 2026

But first, a saloon will be unveiled late this year.

By Brian Potter 23 May 2023

Lotus working on Type 134 compact electric SUV to rival Porsche Macan

Lotus working on Type 134 compact electric SUV to rival Porsche Macan

It's set to become the brand’s most affordable EV, with sales expected to reach 75,000 units per year.

By Brian Potter 17 May 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 01 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

02:34 Spy photos

Lotus saloon stalked at the Nürburgring, new rendering emerges

Lotus saloon stalked at the Nürburgring, new rendering emerges

It'll be the company's third EV after the Evija hypercar and Eletre SUV.

By Brian Potter 18 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

Lotus electric saloon spied hiding Eletre-inspired design in new photos

Lotus electric saloon spied hiding Eletre-inspired design in new photos

It might not debut until 2024.

By Brian Potter 13 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 01 April 2023

Lotus electric saloon spied on tow truck after prototype breaks down

Lotus electric saloon spied on tow truck after prototype breaks down

It'll be the first Lotus saloon since the Carlton.

By Brian Potter 27 February 2023

Gordon Murray shows five favourite cars from his collection

Gordon Murray shows five favourite cars from his collection

He owns a unique Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Zagato with modifications specifically for him.

By Brian Potter 23 February 2023

Corporate / Financial

Lotus set to go public via SPAC at £4.48 billion valuation

Lotus set to go public via SPAC at £4.48 billion valuation

The automaker will trade under the ticker 'LOT'.

By Ben O'Hare 05 February 2023

Renault’s Alpine reportedly considering Lotus platforms for electric SUVs

Renault’s Alpine reportedly considering Lotus platforms for electric SUVs

Alpine would like to launch two electric high-riders by 2028 and they may come to the US.

By Brian Potter 24 January 2023

Lotus Envya saloon looks like low-slung Eletre in unofficial rendering

Lotus Envya saloon looks like low-slung Eletre in unofficial rendering

The four-door model is set to arrive in 2025 to expand Lotus' EV portfolio.

By Brian Potter 27 December 2022

Lotus Emira buyers are taking delivery straight from the factory

Lotus Emira buyers are taking delivery straight from the factory

The experience includes touring the Chapman Production Centre.

By Brian Potter 01 December 2022

Races and Chases

Lotus Evija Nürburgring record attempt imminent, brand boss suggests

The electric hypercar has already lapped the fearsome track on an advanced vehicle simulator; the real deal is coming soon.

By Brian Potter 27 October 2022

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

Special Editions

Lotus Evija Fittipaldi debuts with recycled aluminium from type 72 F1 car

Lotus Evija Fittipaldi debuts with recycled aluminium from type 72 F1 car

Only eight are being made and all have been sold.

By Brian Potter 14 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

04:47 Races and Chases

Lotus 3-Eleven goes for roofless top speed run at the Autobahn

Lotus 3-Eleven goes for roofless top speed run at the Autobahn

The speedster sure looks a lot of fun without speed limits.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2022

Lotus Emira GT4 race car debuts with Toyota power, £165,000 price tag

Lotus Emira GT4 race car debuts with Toyota power, £165,000 price tag

The vehicle has already sold out for the first year of production.

By Brian Potter 06 May 2022

Teaser video points to Lotus Emira track car debuting 5 May

Teaser video points to Lotus Emira track car debuting 5 May

The Lotus sounds great in the teaser and appears to have a stripped interior.

By Brian Potter 04 May 2022

or Sign Up

UK

Our International Editions