Lotus Eletre — RossDrives

Verdict

B

BHP

905 bhp

0–60

2.5 s

Top speed

165 mph

MPG

70 mpg

New

$108,000-$230,000

Strengths

905bhp R variant is genuinely fast
800V means quick charging
Active aero is genuine

Weaknesses

Lotus brand expectations don't match an SUV
Pricing competes with Cayenne
Built in China divides traditional Lotus buyers

Notable tech

Geely SEA platform (also Polestar 3)
112 kWh battery
800V architecture, 350kW DC charging
Dual-motor AWD
Active aerodynamics
Built in Wuhan, China

Common issues

Too new for established issue patterns
Software updates rolling
Range trails Tesla in cold weather

Used-market budget

$110,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.