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The Lotus Eletre will mark the British brand’s first high-end electric SUV and all-new model under Chinese owner Geely, when it lands in Australia in the second quarter of 2024 (April to June inclusive).
Snapshot
- Lotus’s first electric SUV launching Q2 2024
- High-end price tag, interior and tech
- First model to mark British brand’s new chapter under Geely
Priced from $239,000 before on-road costs, the Eletre will rival premium and high-performance five-seater large electric vehicles, including the BMW iX, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, and upcoming Macan EV.
It adopts the all-new Lotus-developed Electric Premium Architecture (EPA), which will be shared with the Emeya electric sedan when it joins locally in 2025, and is made at Geely’s Wuhan factory in China.
Three Eletre variants are offered
All feature dual permanent magnet electric motors, all-wheel drive, and a lithium-ion battery based on an 800-volt class architecture.
Lotus claims it recharges from 10 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes on a 350kW DC station.
| 2024 Lotus Eletre key specs | Eletre | Eletre S | Eletre R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usable battery size and type | 109kWh Li-ion | ||
| Claimed driving range (WLTP) | 600km | 490km | |
| Max AC / DC charging speed | 22 / 350kW | ||
| Recommended charging limit | TBA | ||
| Power / torque | 450kW / 710Nm | 675kW / 985Nm | |
| Transmission | Single-speed | Two-speed | |
| Drive type | AWD | ||
| Claimed 0-100km/h acceleration | 4.5 seconds | 2.95 seconds | |
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The Lotus Eletre is backed by a five-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year / 200,000km battery warranty.
It’s classed as a large electric SUV and measures in at 5103mm long, 2231mm wide, and 1630 to 1636mm high (depending on the wheel size).
It has a 3019mm wheelbase and a 0.26 drag coefficient, but unlike Lotuses of years past, it isn’t lightweight – with a kerb mass of between 2490 to 2640kg, depending on the variant.
There’s 688 litres of boot space in the standard five-seater configuration, which expands to 1532 litres when the rear seats are folded. A 46-litre frunk storage space is available under the bonnet.
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2024 Lotus Eletre pricing
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Eletre | $239,000 |
| Eletre S | $269,000 |
| Eletre R | $315,000 |
Prices exclude mandatory on-road costs and dealer delivery fees, but include the Luxury Car Tax (LCT).
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2024 Lotus Eletre features
The base Lotus Eletre features dual electric motors and a 109kWh usable lithium-ion battery providing up to 600km claimed WLTP driving range.
Lotus Cars Australia has only released preliminary features for the base Eletre, with final specifications still to be confirmed.
| 2024 Lotus Eletre (preliminary) standard features | |
|---|---|
| 22-inch alloy wheels in 10-spoke silver diamond design | Frameless windows |
| Michelin Pilot Sport tyres | Illuminated flush exterior door handles and puddle lights |
| 15.1-inch OLED central touchscreen with over-the-air (OTA) software update capability | Black-painted roof and wing mirrors |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto | Matrix LED headlights and LED tail-lights |
| 5G cellular connectivity with wireless internet hotspot function | Heated, power folding wing mirrors with memory function |
| Built-in maps, voice control, and mobile app connectivity | Auto-dimming frameless rear view mirror |
| 12.6-inch driver’s instrument display with 29-inch augmented reality head-up display | Hands-free electric tailgate |
| 12.6-inch front passenger’s display | 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with memory function |
| 8.0-inch rear passenger display | Active air suspension, continuous damping control |
| Qi wireless charging pad, NFC, and USB-C charging ports | LiDAR safety assist sensors |
| 15-speaker KEF Premium Audio | Auto emergency braking and rear collision warning |
| Card key and smartphone keyless entry/exit | Blind-spot monitoring |
| Four-zone auto climate control | Front and rear rear cross-traffic assist |
| Type 2 to Type 2 (Mode 3) portable AC charging cable | Lane-centring and lane-keep assist |
| 360-degree camera system | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Door open warning | Traffic sign recognition |
| Driver attention monitoring | |
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The Lotus Eletre S has the same drivetrain and battery.
| 2024 Eletre S features (In addition to base Eletre) | |
|---|---|
| 22-inch forged alloy wheels in 10-spoke grey diamond design | Heated wiper nozzles |
| Pirelli P-Zero tyres | Four-way electrically adjustable steering wheel column with memory function |
| Soft close doors | Rear tinted privacy glass |
| 23-speaker KEF Reference Audio | |
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The Lotus Eletre R increases power and introduces a two-speed transmission, but reduces claimed WLTP range to 490km.
| 2024 Eletre R features (In addition to Eletre S) | |
|---|---|
| 22-inch forged alloys in 10-spoke gloss black design | Rear-wheel steering |
| Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres | Track mode |
| Intelligent anti-roll control | Carbon pack |
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Colours
Six exterior colours are available across the Lotus Eletre line-up, but pricing hasn’t been detailed.
| 2024 Lotus Eletre exterior colours | |
|---|---|
| Natron Red | Kaimu Grey |
| Galloway Green | Blossom Grey |
| Solar Yellow | Stellar Black |
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Options
A range of individual and option packs are available for the Lotus Eletre line-up via its online configurator.
This includes the interior colour, a four-seater ‘executive’ configuration, wheel designs, camera wing mirrors, fixed panoramic glass roof, automatic parking, and a more advanced adaptive cruise control highway assist system.
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