Lotus Emeya R
Available since March 2024
£131,255Price from
98.9 kWhUseable Battery
290 mi *Real Range
341 Wh/mi *Efficiency
Price from £131,255
| Availability | Available to order |
| Available to order since | March 2024 |
| First delivery expected | September 2024 |
Lease (BCH) from £1,750 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 210 - 400 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 280 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 210 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 245 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 400 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 270 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 325 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 2.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 159 mph |
| Electric Range * | 290 mi |
| Total Power | 675 kW (905 hp) |
| Total Torque | 727 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
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->290 mi) † * | 5h30m |
| Charge Speed † * | 55 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 (29->232 mi) | 18 min |
| Charge Speed | 670 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | No Data |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | No |
| Supported Protocol | - |
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 * | 290 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 341 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 119 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 301 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 360 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 328 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 112 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 123 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 270 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 404 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 366 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 100 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 111 mpg |
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 247 - 471 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 353 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 471 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 404 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 247 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 366 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 304 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 5139 mm |
| Width | 2005 mm |
| Width with mirrors | No Data |
| Height | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3069 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2650 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 3100 kg |
| Max. Payload | 525 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 | 1225 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 1 seat |
| Turning Circle | No Data |
| Platform | GEELY SEA-S |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Car Body | Liftback Saloon |
| Segment | F |
| 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 | £131,200 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,624 |
| BIK @ 20% | £44 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £87 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £98 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £131,200 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,624 |
| BIK @ 20% | £44 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £87 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £98 pcm |
Financial Year 2025-26
| BIK Tax Rate | 3% |
| P11D Value from | £131,200 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £3,936 |
| BIK @ 20% | £66 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £131 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £148 pcm |
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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 R. 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) |
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| 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 | 9 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 15h45m | 18 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 10h45m | 27 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x32A | 22 kW † | 5h15m | 55 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
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 R.
- 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 87 min | 140 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 95 kW † | 46 min | 260 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 125 kW † | 35 min | 340 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 175 kW | 145 kW † | 30 min | 400 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 350 kW | 240 kW † | 18 min | 670 mph |
| This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge |
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† = 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 R. 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 |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
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| 350 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 18 min |
All about the Lotus Emeya R
Pricing
The Lotus Emeya R has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £129,950 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £131,255. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Lotus Emeya R is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Lotus Emeya R is 675 kW (905 hp). The maximum torque is 727 lb-ft. The Lotus Emeya R is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds. The top speed is 159 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Lotus Emeya R has a total capacity of 102 kWh. The usable capacity is 98.9 kWh. An estimated range of about 290 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 210 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 400 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 18 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 200 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Lotus Emeya R is about 341 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 119 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 471 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 247 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Lotus Emeya R 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.