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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.

3 variants available — see the comparison table below.

From: $189,990 – $279,990
Range up to: 600 km
Battery up to: 112 kWh
0–100: 4.5 s
Power: 450 kW
DC charge: 350 kW
ANCAP: —

Variants and pricing

All variants of the Lotus Eletre on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Base ).

Variant	From	Battery	Range	Power	0–100	DC peak	Drive
Eletre	$189,990	112 kWh	600 km	450 kW	4.5 s	350 kW	AWD
Eletre S	$209,990	112 kWh	600 km	450 kW	4.5 s	350 kW	AWD
Eletre R	$279,990	112 kWh	500 km	675 kW	3.0 s	350 kW	AWD

Verdict

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.

Pros and cons

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

Best for

Driving enthusiasts
Premium performance SUV buyers
Lotus loyalists

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Specifications

Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.

Performance

Drive layout: AWD
Motor power: 450 kW
Motor torque: 710 Nm
0–100 km/h: 4.5 s

Battery & range

Battery capacity: 112 kWh
Range (WLTP): 600 km

Charging

AC charging: 22 kW
DC fast charging (peak): 350 kW
10–80% DC charge time: 20 min

Dimensions

Length: 5,103 mm
Width: 2,019 mm
Height: 1,630 mm
Wheelbase: 3,019 mm

Safety & warranty

Vehicle warranty: 3 years
Battery warranty: 8 years / 200,000 km

Pricing & origin

Price from: $189,990
Built in: China
Sale status: on sale

Helpful guides

Practical reading for Lotus Eletre buyers.

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