Lotus revamps its electric performance lineup.
Lotus is a far cry from the brand that enthusiasts across the world knew and loved for decades. While the manufacturer still celebrates its racing-derived roots with agile, fun-to-drive cars and track-inspired design cues, its new lineup consists of the Emira, the final combustion-powered model from the brand, and a host of new electric vehicles like the Evija hypercar, the Eletre SUV, and the Emeya grand tourer. While Lotus’ new electric models are ushering in a revolution for the brand, the manufacturer has already decided to give the Emeya and the Eletre a series of tweaks to the range of both models, which was just announced.
The range of powertrains available for the new Emeya and Eletre models from Lotus have been now named 600 and 900, reflecting the respective power output of each. In addition, Lotus has restructured the trim levels for both models to revive historic naming conventions for Lotus: GT, GT SE, and Sport. The name GT reflects a step above the base trim, with GT SE, Sport SE, and Sport sitting above that. For both models, the flagship trim level is Sport Carbon.
Features seen in the upper trim levels include larger wheels and 6-piston brakes for the GT, a premium KEF REFERENCE audio system for the GT SE, massaging and ventilated front seats for Sport SE, an active spoiler for Sport, and exposed carbon fiber accents for the Carbon trim, which all apply to both models. The Sport and Carbon trims are only available with the 900 powertrain, and the Eletre 900 and Emeya 900 are only available in those trim levels, as well. With a revamped trim level and powertrain structure, the Lotus Emeya and Eletre continue to redefine electric luxury vehicles and the historic Lotus brand.
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