Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review of the Lotus Eletre electric car:The reviewed Lotus Eletre Hyper SUV starts at 100,000 Euros but this model, with added options, costs 158,000 Euros. The car produces 603 horsepower. It features aerodynamic vents, real openings in the front for air flow, and a rear spoiler that deploys in two stages. The aerodynamic mirror caps use carbon fiber cladding. Instead of side mirrors, cameras display the rear view inside the car, a feature that may take getting used to.
Many of the exterior elements are real and through and through Lotus.
The spacious trunk with a leathered shelf is 688 Liters.
The ride is quiet. Key features include leathered components, like the roof handles, steering wheel featuring alcantara, and a carbon design. The menu is designed with yellow accents and the sound system is created by KEF. Also featured are a heads-up display and a mini-display that enables the passenger to control the radio.
The reviewer found that the gas pedal and dosing work smoothly. Range mode offers a comfortable ride. The driving experience felt like a combustion engine rather than what is typical for an EV.
The car is designed in England, developed in Raunheim, Germany, and built in China.
The reviewer was impressed with the interior, calling it a luxurious step up from traditional Lotus models. He noted that the leather upholstery feels high-quality with no folds. The seats are also well-designed.
With the car using winter tires the 0-100km/h performance test yielded 4.650 seconds. The EV charges to 350 kW, which is the fastest charger he has ever used.
The rearview cameras lack automatic dimming and he found the distance of objects difficult to discern. While agile, the car understeers when pushed hard, not moving smoothly through the curves.
Overall, the Lotus Elctre provides: Great handling, is a smooth ride, and is also exceptionally quiet. It is unlike any EV on the market, though a traditional Lotus is described as loud and rough. Therefore, the Lotus Eletre offers a complete opposite driving experience. Even with its heavy weight it moves quickly.
