Global EV Comparison: Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) vs Porsche Taycan GTS
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General Info
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €145990. The Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €82480 on the used car market.
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) is a Sedan.
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €145990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €149990 | €82480 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024).
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 396 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 485 km | 504 km |
| Range (GCC) | 402 km | 400 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 102 kWh | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 100 kWh | 83.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24.9 kWh/100 km | 20.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.02 km/kWh | 4.78 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.7 | 5.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 350 kW, while the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) maxes out at 268 kW.
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 350 kW | 268 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 675 kW | 440 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 905 hp | 590 hp |
| Motor Torque | 985 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 256 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.9 | 7.1 |
Dimensions
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024).
The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5139 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2241 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2005 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1464 mm | 1381 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3069 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) | Porsche Taycan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2650 kg | 2370 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 509 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 45 l | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 4.9 |
