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 £2,081 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 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

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	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

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 18 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 *	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

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 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

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)	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 - 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	£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

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.

Similar electric vehicles

BMW i7 M70 xDrive £32,060 more expensive 15 mi more range 32% slower acceleration Similar energy consumption 32% slower rapid-charging

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Tur £30,845 more expensive 25 mi more range 14% faster acceleration 10% more energy efficient 8% faster rapid-charging

Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo £34,455 less expensive 30 mi more range 68% slower acceleration 10% more energy efficient 10% faster rapid-charging

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 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)

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.

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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 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)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
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

† = 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

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
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.

Go to the Emeya on the official Lotus website.

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