Head-to-head
Lotus Eletre vs Lotus Emeya
Two EVs priced within TBA of each other. Here's where each pulls ahead on range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Lotus Eletre
Lotus's first SUV — a 450 kW performance electric crossover with 350 kW DC charging and 600 km WLTP range. Built in Lotus's Wuhan factory, jointly owned with Geely.
- From
- $189,990
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 112 kWh
Option B · Sedan
Lotus Emeya
Lotus's electric hyper-GT sedan — same platform as the Eletre but in a slippery four-door body. The R variant cracks 0-100 in 2.78 seconds.
- From
- $189,990
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 112 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Lotus Eletre and Lotus Emeya, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Warranty · advantage Lotus Emeya
The Lotus Emeya covers the vehicle for 2 more years (5 vs 3 yrs).
- 2
Power · advantage Lotus Eletre
The Lotus Eletre puts down 45 kW more (450 vs 405 kW).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Lotus Eletre wins
Trails the Lotus Emeya on the core specs we measure.
Where the Lotus Emeya wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.15s vs 4.5s)
- ▸ Longer warranty (5 years)
Lotus Eletre
What we like
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging is class-leading
- ✓ Genuine Lotus dynamics in an SUV body
- ✓ 22 kW three-phase AC charging
What we don't
- ✕ Just 3-year vehicle warranty
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Pricing escalates fast for higher trims
Lotus Emeya
What we like
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging is class-leading
- ✓ Genuine hyper-car performance from the R variant (2.78s)
- ✓ Distinctive Lotus design language
What we don't
- ✕ Premium pricing limits cross-shop pool
- ✕ Sedan boot limits cargo flexibility
- ✕ Lotus service network limited in Australia
Frequently asked: Lotus Eletre vs Lotus Emeya
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Lotus Emeya does 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds — 0.3 s quicker than the Lotus Eletre's 4.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Which has the longer warranty?
- The Lotus Emeya is covered by a 5-year vehicle warranty, versus 3 years for the Lotus Eletre. Both also carry separate high-voltage battery warranties — check the manufacturer's site for the latest kilometre and condition limits.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Lotus Emeya
if…
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (2 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: performance ev buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.