It used to be a a manufacturer known for its small, light and sports cars. Founded in 1952, the Lotus company has experienced several revolutions in its 70-year history. Its founder, Colin Chapman, defined very early on the philosophy he wanted to impart to his brand and his cars. “The light is right”, literally “Light is good.” According to this credo is born The famous seven, reduced and reduced to the maximum for pure performance. It still exists today, but under Caterham brands and Donkerworth in particular. Lotus would later spawn other small sports cars. How not to quote “little” Elizaroar Mind, Requires or Evora. But, like many sports car brands, Lotus today has to meet a new trend in the automotive market: electrification.

Transition to all-electricity with Geely

For this, she can count on weight support. It was bought in 2017 Chinese manufacturer Geely ! Since then, it has undergone restructuring and redefinition new perspectives of your future. she will eventually be 100% electric. Although hypercar Evija had already expressed these ambitions, it was only limited 130 copies. Lotus’ true electric revolution took place last year with the first SUV in its history: the Eletre. Is the light really “right”? By its batteries, it weighs as much as 2.6 tons! He sits down two electric motors – one for each axis – which are sent 600 horsepower with permanent all-wheel drive. Its 100 kWh battery promises a range of 600 kilometers. So much for the Eletre, the first “massive” electric model for Lotus.

Envya, the Lotus S anti-model

But the second model of this electric offensive (the third after taking into account Evija), this is not an SUV, but a sedan. The one who could are named Envya will be located opposite the Tesla Model S. Its production version is almost ready, now it is making the final adjustments before the presentation. Several copies have already been washed away in recent months. Lotus will play the card of ultra-luxury and ultra-sport with it. It is expected that it will develop up to 900 horsepower in the most sporty version, like Eletre. She must keep pace more than 600 kilometers on one charge! Geely will also equip it with its latest autonomous driving technologies (Lidar) and the most modern equipment. Its design is still a mystery from the gods, but his presentation now really won’t last long… First sold in China in early 2024, then exported, especially in Europe.