Lotus Emeya

Available since March 2024

£96,255Price from

98.9 kWhUseable Battery

325 mi *Real Range

304 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £96,255

Availability Available to order
Available to order since March 2024
First delivery expected September 2024

Lease (BCH) from £1,197 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 235 - 450 mi

City - Cold Weather * 305 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 235 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 270 mi
City - Mild Weather * 450 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 305 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 370 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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Long Distance Suitability
4.5 / 5

First Leg Distance 242 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 171 mi
Total Distance 413 mi
First Leg Duration 3h 32min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 2h 30min
Total Duration 6h 17min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 102.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture 800 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity 98.9 kWh
Cathode Material No Data
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage 705 V
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power † * 22 kW AC
Charge Time (0->325 mi) † * 5h30m
Charge Speed † * 61 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 350 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 240 kW DC
Charge Time (32->260 mi) 18 min
Charge Speed 750 mph
Autocharge Supported No Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
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 15h45m and a charge speed of 21 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 4.2 sec
Top Speed 155 mph
Electric Range * 325 mi
Total Power 450 kW (603 hp)
Total Torque 524 lb-ft
Drive AWD

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 * 325 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 304 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 133 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range 379 mi
Rated Consumption 285 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 261 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 142 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 155 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range 311 mi
Rated Consumption 344 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 318 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 117 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 127 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 220 - 421 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 324 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 421 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 366 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 220 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 324 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 267 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 5139 mm
Width 2005 mm
Width with mirrors No Data
Height 1464 mm
Wheelbase 3069 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 2550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 3100 kg
Max. Payload 625 kg
Cargo Volume 509 L
Cargo Volume Max 1388 L
Cargo Volume Frunk 34 L
Roof Load No Data
Tow Hitch Possible Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked No Data
Towing Weight Braked 2250 kg
Vertical Load Max No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix No Data
Turning Circle No Data
Platform GEELY SEA-S
EV Dedicated Platform Yes
Car Body Liftback Saloon
Segment F - Luxury
Roof Rails No Data
Heat pump (HP) Yes
HP Standard Equipment Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £96,200
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,924
BIK @ 20% £32 pcm
BIK @ 40% £64 pcm
BIK @ 45% £72 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £96,200
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,924
BIK @ 20% £32 pcm
BIK @ 40% £64 pcm
BIK @ 45% £72 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate 3%
P11D Value from £96,200
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £2,886
BIK @ 20% £48 pcm
BIK @ 40% £96 pcm
BIK @ 45% £108 pcm
Go to the Emeya 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 Emeya. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

NOTE: Lotus has not released details about the on-board charger of the Emeya. The information below is based on estimatation of the most likely on-board charger.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 50h45m 6 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 31h30m 10 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 15h45m 21 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 10h45m 30 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x32A 22 kW † 5h15m 62 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 Emeya.

  • 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 87 min 150 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 95 kW † 46 min 290 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 125 kW † 35 min 390 mph
CCS (175 kW DC) 175 kW 145 kW † 30 min 450 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 350 kW 240 kW † 18 min 750 mph
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

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 Emeya. 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 % 18 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Lotus Emeya
4.5 / 5

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5
277 mi
4h 3min
15 min
195 mi
2h 51min
242 mi
3h 32min
15 min
171 mi
2h 30min
413 mi (6h 17min)
215 mi
3h 9min
15 min
152 mi
2h 13min
367 mi (5h 37min)
0 mi
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300
400
Mild Weather
472 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
413 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
367 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Lotus Emeya

Pricing

The Lotus Emeya has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £94,950 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £96,255. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Lotus Emeya is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Lotus Emeya is 450 kW (603 hp). The maximum torque is 524 lb-ft. The Lotus Emeya is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds. The top speed is 155 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Lotus Emeya has a total capacity of 102 kWh. The usable capacity is 98.9 kWh. An estimated range of about 325 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 235 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 450 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 5 hours 30 minutes. 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 15 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 21 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 50 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 350 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 240 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 20 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 225 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Lotus Emeya is about 304 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 133 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 421 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 220 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Lotus Emeya 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 Emeya on the official Lotus site.

Go to the Emeya on the official Lotus website.

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