Lotus cuts Emeya and Eletre prices with new trim levels
Lotus has introduced new specification levels for its Eletre and Emeya EVs, cutting their starting prices by almost £6,000.
As part of its model year update, the sports car specialist has expanded the number of variants on offer across both models and introduced a new naming structure to indicate the cars’ power outputs.
The entry-level Eletre and Emeya now come badged as ‘600’ in reference to their 603bhp power and start at £84,990 – a £5,760 reduction over the previous entry grade.
Above them, the 600 is also available in GT, GT SE and SPORT SE trims, designed to bundle more equipment together and offer a choice of sports-oriented or luxury-oriented specification.
The standard 600 features a 603bhp all-wheel drive platform with 112kWh battery in both cars. In the Eletre SUV that returns an unchanged 373 miles, while the Emeya saloon offers up to 379 miles. Both get active air suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, a 15-speaker KEF audio system, four-zone climate control and Lotuswear ‘performance seat fabric.
The £89,990 600 GT adds 22-inch alloys, six-piston brakes, highway assist and parking pack, while for an additional £5,000 the SE brings an ‘intelligent’ panoramic sunroof, 23-speaker KEF stereo, configurable ambient light and illuminated side sills.
The 600 Sport SE costs from £104,995 and backs up its name with a dynamic handling pack and active rear spoiler, along with the more luxurious massage and ventilated seats and soft-close doors.
The ‘900’ badge replaces the previous ‘R’ identifier on the 905bhp variants of the Eletre and Emeya and comes in a choice of two trims – Sport and Sport Carbon. Both variants of both cars include the dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler and ‘Quartz’ finish to the Lotuswear upholstery. Sport costs from £129,990 while Sport Carbon is £139,990 and adds an extended carbon pack inside and out, a lightweight carbon composite bonnet, plus the fancy seats and soft-close doors of the Sport SE trim.
