Lotus Emeya Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Lotus Emeya
Lotus Emeya
Overview
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars
Also called	Lotus NYO Emeya (China, 2024)
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology)
Designer	Ben Payne
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	5-door liftback sedan
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	SEA-S
Related	Lotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motor	2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output	592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS); 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) (R-series);
Transmission	1-speed direct-drive (2-speed, rear motor of the R-series)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length	5,139 mm (202.3 in)
Width	2,005 mm (78.9 in)
Height	1,459–1,467 mm (57.4–57.8 in)
Kerb weight	2,550 kg (5,622 lb)

The Lotus Emeya is a battery electric executive car manufactured by the Chinese-owned British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning in 2024. Described by Lotus as a “hyper GT”, it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style. It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company’s third electric vehicle – following the Eletre and the Evija – and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. The car is positioned by Lotus to compete with Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Audi e-tron GT.

Overview

On 29 August 2023, Lotus confirmed that the production version of the Type 133 will be called the Emeya. It was revealed officially on 7 September 2023 in New York City.

As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400. With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout (Uprated rear motor with 2-speed gearbox, R-series), the car produces between 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS) to 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) in the R trim, which will see off 0-62mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 2.78 seconds, with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres).