The Lotus Eletre is coming stateside and will arrive in the fourth quarter. When it does, the electric crossover will be priced from US$ 107,000. Lotus was surprisingly coy on equipment details, but the entry-level model features LED headlights, gloss black accents, and 22-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires. Customers will also find an expansive color palette that includes seven hues ranging from Galloway Green to Solar Yellow. A majority of the paint jobs cost US$ 2,450 and they’re far from the only option. Among the highlights are black badges, colored brake calipers, and larger 23-inch wheels. Lotus will also offer two carbon fiber packages including one that costs US$ 12,000.
Moving inside, customers will find a Nappa
leather interior with recycled textile accents as well as laser cut wood trim.
They’re joined by a panoramic glass roof, a four-zone climate control system,
and a 15.1-inch infotainment system. The five-seat crossover also has a cargo
capacity of up to 1,532 liters. An assortment of options will
be available including an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, carbon fiber trim,
and illuminated door sill plates. Customers can also get sport pedals, color
seat belts, and a US$ 3,000 Comfort Seat Pack that adds eight-way power front
seats with heating and a memory function.
The entry-level Eletre has a dual motor
all-wheel drive system producing 603 hp and 710
Nm of torque. This enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-100
km/h in 4.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 258 km/h. Power
comes from a 111.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, which provides a WLTP range of
between 489 and 570 km. When the battery is low, it can go
from a 10-80% charge in as little as 20 minutes with a 350 kW DC fast charger.
At home, a 22 kW AC wall box can take the battery from 0-100% in around 5.8
hours.
Buyers looking for improved performance
can opt for the US$ 145,000 Eletre R. It uses the same battery pack, but sports
an upgraded powertrain developing 905 hp and 985
Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra oomph, the 0-100 km/h time falls
to 2.95 seconds, while the top speed increases to 265 km/h. However,
the WLTP range also plummets to between 409 and 451 km.
