Lotus Eletre S

Available since November 2023

£105,805Price from

109.0 kWhUseable Battery

300 mi *Real Range

363 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £105,805

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	November 2023
First delivery expected	June 2024

Lease (BCH) from £1,365 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 215 - 425 mi

City - Cold Weather *	300 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	215 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	255 mi

City - Mild Weather *	425 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	270 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	335 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	4.5 sec
Top Speed	155 mph
Electric Range *	300 mi

Total Power	450 kW (603 hp)
Total Torque	524 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

Battery

Nominal Capacity	111.9 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	No Data
Architecture	800 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	150,000 mi

Useable Capacity	109.0 kWh
Cathode Material	No Data
Pack Configuration	No Data
Nominal Voltage	709 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Left Side - Front
Charge Power †	22 kW AC

Charge Time (0->300 mi) †	6 hours
Charge Speed †	51 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Left Side - Front
Charge Power (max)	367 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	259 kW DC

Charge Time (30->240 mi)	19 min
Charge Speed	660 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Yes

Automatically using Navigation

Yes

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 17h30m and a charge speed of 17 mph.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	300 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	363 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	111 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	329 mi
Rated Consumption	388 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	331 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	104 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	122 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	304 mi
Rated Consumption	410 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	358 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	99 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	113 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 256 - 507 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	363 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	507 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	427 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	256 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	404 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	325 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	5103 mm
Width	2019 mm
Width with mirrors	2135 mm
Height	1630 mm
Wheelbase	3019 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2595 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	3100 kg
Max. Payload	580 kg

Cargo Volume	611 L
Cargo Volume Max	1532 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	46 L
Roof Load	90 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	2250 kg
Vertical Load Max	90 kg

Weight Test (by Bjørn Nyland)

Weight Measured	2720 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R)	50% / 50%

Weight Front Axle	1360 kg
Weight Rear Axle	1360 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	12 m
Platform	GEELY SEA-S
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Car Body	SUV
Segment	JF - Luxury
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£105,750
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£2,115

BIK @ 20%	£35 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£71 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£79 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£105,750
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£2,115

BIK @ 20%	£35 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£71 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£79 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	3%
P11D Value from	£105,750
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£3,173

BIK @ 20%	£53 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£106 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£119 pcm

Go to the Eletre on the official Lotus website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Lotus Eletre S. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	55h45m	5 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	34h45m	9 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	17h30m	17 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	11h45m	26 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x32A	22 kW †	6 hours	50 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Lotus Eletre S.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	96 min	130 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	150 kW	32 min	390 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	367 kW	259 kW †	19 min	660 mph

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

Lotus Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Lotus Eletre S. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
Time: time needed for charging session

Lotus Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
350 kW	10 %	80 %	20 min

All about the Lotus Eletre S

Pricing

The Lotus Eletre S has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £104,500 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £105,805. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Lotus Eletre S is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Lotus Eletre S is 450 kW (603 hp). The maximum torque is 524 lb-ft. The Lotus Eletre S is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is 155 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Lotus Eletre S has a total capacity of 111.9 kWh. The usable capacity is 109 kWh. An estimated range of about 300 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 215 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 425 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 22 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 6 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 17 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 17 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 55 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 367 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 259 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 20 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 210 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Lotus Eletre S is about 363 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 111 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 507 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 256 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Lotus Eletre S emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Lotus

The link below will open the page of the Eletre on the official Lotus site.

Go to the Eletre on the official Lotus website.

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