| Lotus Emeya | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Also called | Lotus NYO Emeya (China, 2024) |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology) |
| Designer | Ben Payne |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 5-door liftback sedan |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | SEA-S |
| Related | Lotus Eletre |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive (2-speed, rear motor of the R-series) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Length | 5,139 mm (202.3 in) |
| Width | 2,005 mm (78.9 in) |
| Height | 1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) |
The Lotus Emeya is a battery electric executive car manufactured by the Chinese-owned British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning in 2024. Described by Lotus as a "hyper GT", it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style. It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's third electric vehicle - following the Eletre and the Evija - and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. The car is positioned by Lotus to compete with Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Audi e-tron GT.
Overview
On 29 August 2023, Lotus confirmed that the production version of the Type 133 will be called the Emeya. It was revealed officially on 7 September 2023 in New York City.
As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400. With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout (Uprated rear motor with 2-speed gearbox, R-series), the car produces between 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) to 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) in the R trim, which will see off 0-62mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 2.78 seconds, with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres).
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Rear view
Sales
| Year | China |
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| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,083 |
