Since 2018, the Lotus brand has taken a deep step restructuring its assortment. A revolution that also leads to several discoveries new concessions in the world. After London, the British brand decided to open its Paris dealership in the heart of the chic eighth arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the golden triangle. 530 m².

It was here that was presented for for the first time in Europefour-door electric Hyper-gt from Lotus, Emeya. An electric sedan-coupe that competes with Tesla Model S blanket, Porsche Taycan AND Audi e-tron GT.

A sedan with big ambitions

Emeya is at the center of a restructuring project for the British brand. Actually, after Emira, the newest 100% thermal Lotus, and Elethr, A 100% electric hyper SUV, here it is The lotus of Emeya.

The latter has a lot in common with its older brother, Eletre. In fact, it is developed from the same platform. However, it completely breaks with the lines of the SUV, adopting a more sporty coupe-sedan profile. Quite a feat from Lotus, as the sedan’s dimensions are large Length 5.10 m and one wheelbase 3.07 mjust !

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Despite its coupe lines, the interior accommodation is very good, both in front and behind, especially at the level of the passengers’ feet. Emeya, which was presented to us in Paris, complete four placeswill also be available in a five-seat version.

The lack of a front engine allowed Lotus to shorten the length of the hood and move the entire cabin forward. The electric car requires, Lotus has also added a second chest in front. A good thing for a designated sedan road.

Improved aerodynamics

Driving is nice, but it’s not the strong point of electric cars in general! That’s why Lotus worked hard on it aerodynamics.

Indeed, on the one hand, you have passive aerodynamics with air intakes at each end of the front and rear fenders. They are designed to fit the car and increase the air penetration coefficient.

On the other hand, you have active aerodynamics. At the bottom of the grille, at the front, there are small blinds that open and close depending on the driving style. They open to cool the batteries and carbon-ceramic brakes or close to improve efficiency. In addition, you also have the presence of a deflector under the front bumper, which also goes adapt to driving provide, in the opinion of Lotus, greater stability and maneuverability.

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The rear part was not left out active rear wing consists of two parts that can be opened in three different positions. And finally, at the back you’ll find an active diffuser that performs the same functions as the front deflector.

Camera mirrors as well as retractable door handles complete the whole part aerodynamic car

Ultra-technological interior

The interior of this Emeya is a combination luxury and with technologies. Lotus uses high-quality materials, including skin, with alcantara as well as carbon. However, it is not surprising to find yourself aboard this Emeya, as it occupies, in general, same presentation interior than Eletre.

On the instrument panel we find a huge screen 15 inches centrally located, as well as a screen for the passenger and one for the driver. But that’s not all, as in front of the latter there will be a very large projection display in augmented reality. AND Display 55 inchesaccording to Lotus!

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These are not the only screens present in the cabin. In fact, two other screens present in the Emeya storm door relay the image captured external camera mirrors. Audio system KEF, completes the interior of this Emeya with the most beautiful effect.

Struggle with Porsche and Tesla

When it comes to performance, Lotus decided to think big. Indeed, as mentioned above, the Emeya shares the same platform as well as the four engines (one per axle) of the Eletre. While we don’t have definitive figures on the Emeya’s power output, the sedan should definitely exceed 900 hpwhich is more than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and its 761 hpbut less than the Tesla Model S Plaid and her 1020 hp.

Lotus is still reporting Emeya figures for 0-100km/h acceleration. According to Lotus, Emeya will be able to do this Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds ! Very good performance for a car that weighs over two tonnes on the scales. The maximum speed is 256 km/h.

The batteries on the Emeya are different from the batteries on the Eletre. Lotus promises unmatched charging capacity. If the Emeya is connected to a fast charger, it can exit from From 10 to 80% battery in just 18 minutes !

Emeya, a “lifestyle” product.

Emeya, like Eletre, is a product “Lifestyle” according to Lotus. A product that customers can use daily. Lotus lifestyle products are manufactured at the brand’s factory in Wuhan in China. As for the sportier product that is the Lotus Evija, a 100% electric hypercar from 2000 hp or Lotus Emira, they are built at the brand’s historic factory in England.

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Lotus wants to shine internationally with its Emeya. If hyper gt pre-orders are available already opendeliveries will begin at the second half of 2024. In the future, the brand plans to expand its range. SUV coupemore compact than the Eletre as well two 100% electric coupes are planned 2028 year.

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