Video Summary
The Lotus Eletre, an all-electric hyper SUV, is 5.10 m long, 2.02 m wide, and 1.64 m tall.The mechanical design consists of two motors for all versions, one in front and one in back, with a dual speed gearbox.
The couple is given for 710 Nm on the base version and 985 Nm on the R version.
Gross battery pack capacity is 112 kWh, providing 109 kWh of net capacity of prismatic nickel manganese cobalt cells.
The chassis features a multi-link rear axle with air suspension.
Ground clearance is 18.7 cm on 20-inch wheels, or 19.4 cm on 22 or 23-inch wheels.
It has large 400 mm discs with 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston ones in the rear, with optional 6 piston breaks.
The test model has a carbon package with a carbon diffuser and active spoiler, as well as carbon camera mirrors.
It benefits from a panoramic glass roof that is not openable, but has automatic opacity.
In world premiere, it is equipped with LiDAR.
The trunk has a motorized tailgate with 688 liters of capacity or up to 1,532 liters with rear seats folded. The 4 place version allows only 611 liters and does not offer the possibility to fold the bench seats.
At the rear, there is a double bottom trunk for cabling.
It has 2,500 kg of towing capacity.
It benefits from a front trunk with 46 liters of capacity, plus suspension struts.
In the rear, there is good room but high knee position.
Floor is quasi flat with small tunnel.
There is a center armrest with cup holders.
The test model benefits from the comfort package including heated and ventilated electric seats, including in the back.
The windows are very large.
The touch is well finished with Nubuck leather for the counter door.
There is a two-window button and very large storage compartment on the counter door.
The windshield is relatively narrow with imposing pillars. It has camera mirrors that can be adjusted on screen.
Carbon steering wheel has paddles for controlling the drive mode.
There is a 15.1" touch screen compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The only screen issue is its low responsiveness. The panel displays various controls.
It offers driving aids that are very prominent.
Prices are high, starting at 97,890 € for the standard model, or 123,090 € for the test model. The 905 HP R version is 153,090 €.
Overall, the reviewer considers the Lotus Eletre to have great build quality, but notes its technology is behind that of a Tesla. Driving the Eletre offers a distinct feeling from the reference vehicle in this class, while its well-placed direction has excellent precision and a responsive feel. This model, in particular, had an all-around smooth driving experience.
