Lotus Eletre Mk1 — RossDrives

Verdict

C

BHP

905 bhp

0–60

2.95 s

Top speed

165 mph

MPG

0 mpg (US)

Used

$104,000-$178,000

Strengths

Genuinely fast — 905 bhp R is hypercar-fast
800V architecture rapid charging
Lounge cabin

Weaknesses

Built in China — service support thin
2.5 tonnes — anti-Lotus
Lidar pop-ups divisive

Notable tech

Geely SEA platform (Premium variant)
100 kWh battery, 800V architecture
Dual-motor AWD on all variants
Standard/S 603 bhp, R 905 bhp
Active air suspension with 48V anti-roll
Lidar pop-up sensors for assisted driving

Common issues

Software bugs
Air-spring leaks
Charging-port latch
Service network thin

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Eletre / S

BHP603

Torque710 Nm

0–604.5 s

Top160 mph

Range373 miles

DriveAWD

Gearbox1AT

Eletre R

BHP905

Torque985 Nm

0–602.95 s

Top165 mph

Range304 miles

DriveAWD

Gearbox2AT