Video Summary
The Lotus Eletre R has 905 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds. Launching is easy; turning the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off and pressing the accelerator.The active grills open and close to control the level of cooling for the electric motors and battery pack. The car also has functional aerodynamics such as the air curtains, and an S-duct like a Ferrari Pista which channels air up and over the hood. Dual spoilers and a three-position rear wing can be controlled on the infotainment screen. The rear spoiler can be adjusted manually when vehicle speed is under 18 mph. The spoiler will be adjusted automatically when the speed exceeds 18 mph.
The 15.1-inch touchscreen display uses an Unreal Engine and it folds down. The graphics are incredible, responding rapidly. Everything happens in real time. When the driver opens the door, it shows the door opening on the display.
The sound system is powered with 2,000 watts of power. The speakers are KEF speakers. The sound system features spatial audio technology. It has Vehicle Noise Compensation.
The car features a massive electrochromic glass roof, using electricity to change the opacity of the sunroof. It is hard to get the transparency to move.
This electric car has six different driving modes: Track, Individual, Sport, Tour, Range and Off-road. The drive modes are controlled either by the screen or the paddles on the right side of the steering wheel. A two-speed gearbox is also included. It has a second surge at about 80 mph. The car also has pitch and roll angles in the instrument cluster.
