Global EV Comparison: Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) has a starting price of €145990, compared to the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…), which starts at €109990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Even though the Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 350 kW, while the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) maxes out at 250 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 Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…).

The Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Lotus Emeya R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.