The brand new Lotus Emeya is “one of many quickest electrical GT vehicles on the earth,” the automaker stated throughout its unveiling Thursday.
The big sedan is the second full-electric Lotus after the Eletre SUV to be launched as a part of its so-called way of life vary. The sedan will construct the automobile alongside the Eletre at dad or mum Geely’s manufacturing facility in Wuhan, China.
Lotus describes the Emeya as its flagship automobile, saying it can sit above Eletre.
Lotus stated the top-of-the-line, 905-hp Emeya with twin electrical motors will speed up from 0 to 100 kph (62mph) in 2.8 seconds. The efficiency matches the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. It additionally places the Emeya near the Tesla Mannequin S Plaid, which the U.S. EV maker claims can attain that velocity in 2 seconds.
Lotus unveiled the automobile in New York at an occasion that may embody a public showcase beginning on Saturday.
The automobile carries over the identical design language because the Eletre, with an aggressive sports-car impressed entrance finish incorporating aerodynamic parts to extend effectivity and improve cooling of the electrical drivetrain. An energetic entrance grille can alter air circulation as wanted.
The automobile is alleged to have a low heart of gravity that helps “set a brand new normal within the GT section for journey and dealing with excellence,” Lotus stated in a press release.
A big rear spoiler robotically deploys to present downforce measuring 215 kg at excessive velocity, the corporate stated.
The automobile can cost at speeds of as much as 350 kilowatts, which implies it will probably add 150 km (93 miles) of vary in about 5 minutes, the corporate stated.
No vary or battery dimension figures got, however the firm stated vary is just like that of the Eletre, which encompasses a 100-kilowatt-hour battery that gives a variety of 600 km (373 miles).
The Emeya can be anticipated to hold over the Eletre’s 800-volt electrical structure that allows sooner charging.
The Emeya has an electronically managed air suspension system that may robotically alter the sedan to easy out the journey.
Contained in the automobile options a big infotainment display screen with additional info projected through a 55-inch augmented actuality head-up show.
Lotus stated this can give real-time street info with navigation and superior driver help methods (ADAS) information, in addition to displaying flip indicators, impediment warnings, lane departure, ahead collision alerts and blind-spot monitoring.
The automobile proven had 4 seats in whole, with two particular person seats within the rear quite than a bench seat. Manufacturing of the automobile will begin in 2024, Lotus stated, including that costs might be revealed round that point.
The sedan’s worth is anticipated to be priced near that of the Eletre, which begins at 95,990 euros in Germany. The Taycan Turbo S begins at 197,740 euros in Germany.