Lotus’ first and long-awaited 100% electric SUV already has a name. This new model will be baptized as Lotus Eletre. It is the first launch of an ambitious product offensive that will allow Lotus to become a reference brand in the field of electric mobility.
Everything is ready to experience the coming-out of Lotus’s first 100% electric SUV. There are barely a few hours left for the long-awaited model of the iconic and exclusive British brand to burst onto the scene. And to liven up the short wait that lies ahead, the name of this first launch of an ambitious product offensive has been confirmed. lotus eletrethis is what this totally new model will be called.
The new Eletre is known internally with the Code Type 132. The launch of the new Lotus electric is set for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The confirmation of the name is the culmination of all the official advances that Lotus has been making public in recent weeks. In addition, to this we must add the spy photos and patent leaks that have occurred.
Lotus Eletre, an electric SUV “Made in China”
Unlike Lotus’ iconic sports cars, this new electric will not bear the ‘Made in the UK’ stamp. The new Eletre will be made in China. More specifically in new facilities located in Wuhan. A production center for which an investment of more than 1,000 million euros has been allocated.
China will be a key country for the most immediate future of Lotus. Geely’s support for the established roadmap and, above all, for the commitment to electrification, will also be decisive. The Eletre is supported by a new platform. An architecture intended for battery electric vehicles.
The numerous advances published by Lotus have shown that aerodynamics will be crucial. As it is a battery-powered electric vehicle, it is important to seek maximum energy efficiency to achieve a few extra kilometers of autonomy. The door handles perfectly flush with the bodywork or digital rearview mirrors confirm this aspect.
An electric SUV with ultra-fast charging
The propulsion system of the new Eletre will be made up of two motors, one per axle. This results in a setting of all wheel drive. The motors will be powered by energy stored in a lithium-ion battery. You can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds. And when it comes to loading times, they will be very short. It will be equipped with advanced 800-volt technology.
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