Lotus announced the addition of a base grade and the latest specifications to its brand’s first SUV-type BEV (battery electric vehicle), the Eletre, on May 16, 2024. The announcement and order acceptance began in Japan on September 1, 2023. Deliveries to customers are scheduled to begin after autumn 2024.
Lotus battery EV “Eletre” base grade added, price revised
This time, the base grade “ELETRE” has been newly announced, and the lineup now includes three grades, including “ELETRE S” and “ELETRE R.” Prices have been revised with this latest specification, with “ELETRE S” now priced at 18,161,000 yen and “ELETRE R” at 22,154,000 yen. The base grade Eletre is now priced at 15,059,000 yen.
The “ELETRE S” is the most fully equipped model of this specification change, and comes standard with a glass roof, comfort seat pack (for 5 passengers), and Akoya White paint.
Lotus battery EV “EleTre” 2024 Japanese model price
| grade | 2023 old price | New prices for 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| ELETRE | – | 15,059,000 yen |
| ELETRE S | 23,320,000 yen | 18,161,000 yen |
| ELETRE R | 25,850,000 yen | 22,154,000 yen |
Lotus new EleTre battery EV model
The high-performance BEV (electric vehicle) “Eletre” has a body size of 5103mm in length, 2231mm in width, 1630mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3019mm.
The “ELETRE” and “ELETRE S” grades are 4WD vehicles with motors at the front and rear, with a battery capacity of over 100kWh and power of 450kW (612PS)/710Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 260km/h. The “ELETRE R” grade has 675kW (918PS)/985Nm and accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 2.95 seconds.
There are six driving modes: Tour, Range, Sport, Off-Road, Individual, and Track (EleTre R only).
As standard, the Elettre S and R are equipped with powerful 414mm steel brakes clamped by six-piston calipers (four-piston calipers on the Elettre base), with the option of 10-piston 420mm carbon-ceramic brakes.
This not only gives the car the dynamic handling that Lotus is known for, but also makes it an extremely powerful and practical everyday car.
Using a 350kW charger, a range of 400km can be achieved in 20 minutes, and the maximum WLTP range is approximately 600km. Because high-speed charging environments in Japan are different, charging times will vary depending on the performance of each charger.
The interior is equipped with a 15.1-inch display in the center, the latest safety systems, and supports OTA (Over The Air) updates. It also features advanced digital side mirrors.
Featuring the latest cutting-edge technology, including two NVIDIA DRIVE Orin chips, 34 sensors across 12 cameras, 18 radars and four riders (included in the Highway Assist pack), Lotus is committed to continuous improvement throughout the vehicle’s lifetime, ensuring drivers enjoy the best possible driving experience.
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