Video Summary
Here is the requested summary:- Lotus is taking a big risk with the Emeva.
- The Emeva is far from Lotus's usual product, as it is a large, heavy, four-door GT and not a lightweight two-seater sports car.
- The Emeva is all-electric, another departure from the norm.
- Its styling is modern and sharp.
- The drag coefficient is a very low .21CD.
- A key feature includes twin ice-skate-like headlights and there are active closing vents, designed to look like lotus flower petals.
- The large panoramic sunroof can be made opaque.
- In 2025, the S and R versions will be reconfigured into the Emeya 600 and Emeya 900.
- It contains 20-inch alloy wheels and an option to upgrade to 22 inch wheels.
- It can achieve charging speeds up to 335 kW.
- It has a 102 kWh battery, that gives 379 miles of range. It takes about 18 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, and about 15 hrs 45 mins to charge from 0% to 100% using a 7 kW wall box.
- The brake system uses Steel brakes. The car can be equipped with optional carbon ceramic disks.
- The handling is accomplished.
- The driver has feedback from the pedals.
- There are four levels of regen.
- With zero regen, it coasts really well.
- It has well-built, high quality interior with Alcantara and leather.
- Drivers can access functions through a 15.1-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system, featuring shortcuts, such as turning on safety.
- A cool feature is the touch screen panel, to control features, including the audio system and Panoramic Sunroof.
- Front passenger has their own ribbon display.
- Driver can choose between female and male voice commands.
- There are approximately 20 driver assist cameras.
- It is equipped with touch-sensitive climate settings, wireless phone charging, Adaptive LED Matrix headlights, and torque vectoring by brake.
- High-end sound system with speakers that were machined with aluminum.
- Storage is adequate but not ideal.
- It costs just under 85,000 pounds for the 600 version to just under 140,000, depending on model and specifications chosen.
- Rivals include, Porsche Taican, Audi E-Tron GT and BMW i5 M60.
- The driving position is found to be a little high.
- The Emeva’s driving experience is not as sharp compared to the Porsche Taican.
- Overall, the electric Lotus Emeva is deemed a "brilliant car."
