Global EV Comparison: Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) vs Maserati Grecale Folgore

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) has a starting price of €145990, compared to the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…), which starts at €111125.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…).

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…), but the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…).