Lotus Eletre

The world’s first all electric hyper-suv with 4WD

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Carved
by air

The company’s famed expertise in the fields of ride and handling, steering and optimised aerodynamics have been carefully and respectfully evolved.

 The Eletre takes the heart and soul of the latest Lotus sports car – the Emira – and the revolutionary aero performance of the all-electric Evija hypercar, and reinterprets them as a Hyper-SUV.

The all-new and all-electric Lotus Eletre is a striking and progressive Hyper SUV. It takes the core principles and Lotus DNA from more than 70 years of sports car design and engineering, evolving them into a desirable all-new lifestyle car. 

Eletre has an elegant and exotic look with active aerodynamics and a dramatic porous design. The use of pioneering sustainable materials gives a new level of premium for every journey.

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Redefined
innovation

The Eletre hyper-suv will incorporate advanced aerodynamics, LIDAR technology, 4WD, extensive carbon fibre and more advances that will push the boundaries like never before.

600

km range

800V

EV architecture

600hp

base power output

2.95 sec

0-100 km/h

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Stunning
performance
everyday

A true Lotus experience. Optimal structural rigidity and active dynamics, combined with a perfect blend of high power and torque, provide the kind of performance that is expected from a Lotus vehicle.

With powerful electric motors, 4WD and a low centre of gravity, this new icon makes ordinary driving, extra.

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Cutting
edge
intelligence

The world’s first deployable LiDAR system and advanced autonomous driving capabilities make this the most technically advanced Lotus, ever. Eletre is the first global SUV with 800V architecture, providing exceptional range and charging options, meaning less time plugged in and more time driving.

Add in a dynamic wake-up sequence, advanced interface and heads-up display, Eletre makes the everyday special.

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Sculpted
interior
details

Forget about bland interiors that look, feel and function like every other SUV for sale in Australia. Every interior surface of the Eletre has been carefully sculpted to create intrigue, beautiful flowing shapes & the functionality every demanding driver expects and deserves.

With an incredible view from every seat in the cabin, the lates OLED touch screen technologies seamlessly blend with the luxurious interior fabrics and materials.

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Motorsport
inspired
design

The unique Lotus design 'porosity' ensures air flows through the vehicle to maximise aerodynamic efficiency to deliver incredible speed, range and overall efficiency. It is the most advanced active aerodynamic package seen on any production SUV in the world.

The extensive use of carbon fibre and aluminium continues the Lotus way, inspired by motorsport & focused on delivering the ultimate in performance for the driver.

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Class
leading
technology

Eletre is the most ‘connected’ Lotus ever. And yet it remains a true Lotus, a beautiful car ‘carved by air’, packed with pioneering technology, genuine sporting performance and simplicity of purpose, designed and developed by a passionate and global team. The Lotus Eletre is alive with character and personality.

Technology includes the most advanced active aerodynamics package on any production SUV, and intelligent driving technologies such as the world’s first deployable Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system in a production car. Add in a dynamic walk-up sequence that delivers a moment of theatre every time the driver approaches the car

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Adjustable, active,
alive

The Eletre is an electric SUV that rides on a five-link rear suspension as standard. For those seeking more performance there will be air springs and adjustable dampers, adjustable ride height, active rear steering, active anti-roll bars, and brake-based torque vectoring available as an upgrade. With four driving modes this SUV will tailor the steering, damper, powertrain and accelerator pedal to your driving desires.

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"Eletre is the perfect blend of a Lotus sports car and a practical but luxurious SUV. We're a pretty hardcore Lotus sports car market in Australia, but Eletre holds serious kerb appeal, even for motorsport enthusiasts like us.

Priced right, and with the all-important ease of use, range and fast-charging necessary for a successful electric vehicle, I'm sure this will be a great addition to the Lotus family here in Australia.”

Lee Knappett - Lotus Cars Australia CEO

Rebellious, daring and dramatic

Every surface, every material, every shape has been thoughtfully crafted to form beautiful shapes that defy everyday conventions.

Alluring
visual
details

A bold new dimension to the Lotus performance car portfolio, the Eletre delivers a significant number of firsts for Lotus – the first five-door production car, the first model outside sports car segments, the first lifestyle EV, the most ‘connected’ Lotus ever. 

And yet it remains a true Lotus, a beautiful car ‘carved by air’, packed with pioneering technology, genuine sporting performance and simplicity of purpose, designed and developed by a passionate and global team. The Lotus Eletre is alive with character and personality.

Eletre SUV pricing, availability & placing orders in Australia

Simply Sports Cars will be taking expressions of interest for the new Lotus Eletre via our dealerships in Sydney or Melbourne. You can register your interest now

Eletre
* From $ TBC MSRP
  • 450kw
  • 710Nm
  • 112 kWh
  • 10-80% charge time with 350 kW charger 20 mins
  • WLTP max range 600 kms
    (using 20" wheels)
Eletre S
* From $ TBC MSRP
  • 450kw
  • 710Nm
  • 112 kWh
  • 10-80% charge time with 350 kW charger 20 mins
  • WLTP max range 600 kms
    (using 20" wheels)
  • Privacy glass, active rear spoiler, configurable ambient lighting, soft door close, 2,160 watt KEF Reference Audio system
Eletre R
* From $ TBC MSRP
  • 675kw
  • 985Nm
  • 112 kWh
  • 10-80% charge time with 350 kW charger 20 mins
  • WLTP max range 600 kms
    (using 20" wheels)
  • Lotus Dynamic Handling pack
  • Carbon Fibre Pack
  • Gloss black wheels, sports motor sound, stainless steel sports pedals, black badging, high performance tyres
  • MSRP includes GST & Luxury Car Tax (LCT). Please consult your local Lotus retailer to understand the driveaway price (including delivery fee and state based registration/statutory charges) for your registered postcode. ** Target performance

Frequenly asked questions about the Lotus Eletre

After more than 70 years of designing, engineering and manufacturing two-door sports cars, Lotus is moving into a new era of automotive creativity.

Lotus will give a world premiere to a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), code named Type 132, the Eletre will be the first in a range of lifestyle vehicles that will go on sale in all major markets around the world. 

Each will be pure electric and reinvent the core DNA of Lotus in a thrilling new way, delivering the very best in beautiful design, class-leading ride and handling, advanced materials and optimised motorsport-inspired aerodynamics.

The Eletre will be the first SUV that Lotus has ever built. It will take advantage of its electric architecture with sporty body shape filled with the latest technology. 
 

No, the Eletre will be an electric vehicle with no petrol internal combustion engine, diesel or hybrid options available.

No, the Eletre is a SUV, sports utility vehicle.

Pricing for the Eletre SUV has not yet been confirmed for Australia as yet.