Lotus Eletre

Lotus has made its India debut with the launch of the Eletre electric SUV. It is a 5-seater all-electric high performance SUV and is offered in three broad variants in India. Prices for the Eletre start from Rs 2.55 crore and go up to Rs 2.99 crore (ex-showroom). Post the launch of the Eletre, Lotus will bring the Emira sports car as well.

Lotus Eletre Key Highlights

Features: The Lotus Eletre features a 15.1-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system that controls all the car's functions. It also includes a digital driver's display, a third display dedicated to the co-driver, a four-zone climate control system, 12-way adjustable powered seats with a memory function for front passengers, up to 23-speaker KEF Audio system, and ambient lighting. On the safety front, it comes equipped with multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear-view cameras, and a range of ADAS features including rear collision warning, front and rear traffic alerts, blind spot assistance, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Motor: The Eletre is offered with two powertrain options: a 603PS/710Nm dual electric motor setup and a 905PS/985Nm dual electric motor setup. Both options are coupled with a 112kWh battery pack, delivering a WLTP-claimed range of up to 600km. It has a top speed of up to 265kmph with 0-100kmph acceleration in 2.95 seconds. It measures 5103mm in length, 2135mm in width, 1636mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3019mm.

Rivals: In terms of pricing, it rivals high-performance ICE (Internal combustion engine) SUVs like Audi RS Q8, Lamborghini Urus and BMW XM and is a premium alternative to Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX.

Range: Eletre can go upto 500 - 600 km/charge after a full charge.

Variants: The Eletre is offered in three broad variants: Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R. The former two are offered with 603PS electric motor while the latter is offered with 905PS electric motor.