Lotus Eletre R vs Tesla Model X Plaid

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre R (2023-…) has a starting price of $145000, compared to the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…), which starts at $94990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Years of Production 2023-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (New) $145000 $94990
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $79998
GCC Score 7.6 8.3

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Lotus Eletre R (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 333 mi
Range (WLTP) 280 mi 337 mi
Range (GCC) 234 mi 300 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111.9 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 109 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 46.6 kWh/100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.15 mi/kWh 3.16 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.7 7.5

Charging

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 367 kW 250 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 10 7.6

Performance

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 675 kW 760 kW
Motor Power (hp) 905 hp 1019 hp
Motor Torque 726 lb-ft 752 lb-ft
0-60 mph 2.8 s 2.5 s
Top Speed 162 mph 163 mph
Performance Score 9 9.1

Dimensions

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Length 200.9 in 199.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.1 in 89.4 in
Height 64.4 in 66.1 in
Wheelbase 118.9 in 116.7 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Lotus Eletre R Tesla Model X Plaid
Number of Seats 5 6
Curb Weight 6007 lb 5248 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 21.6 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.1 ft3 85.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.6 ft3 6.5 ft3
Towing Capacity 4960 lb 5000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 8.1 8.9
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