Lotus Eletre

Official distributor, Lotus Cars Malaysia offers the Eletre in three variants with prices starting from, base-range Eletre (MYR 578,000), mid-range Eletre S (MYR 648,000), and top-range Eletre R (MYR 798,000).

Prices are on-the-road, without insurance, and comes with a five-year/150,000 KM manufacturer warranty and an eight-year/200,000 KM battery warranty.

Six exterior colours available. Kaimu Grey, Solar Yellow, Natron Red, Galloway Green, Stellar Black and Blossom Grey.

Further customisation is also offered with a selection of optional packs. Lotus Dynamic Handling Pack, Ceramic Brake Pack, Executive Seat Pack, Comfort Seat Pack, Carbon Fibre Pack, Extended Carbon Fibre Pack and Interior Carbon Fibre Pack, as well as a Parking Pack and a Highway Assist Pack for the ADAS set.

Materials used are full recycled and recyclable microfibres, an environmentally friendly, odour-free and longer-lasting alternative to genuine leather. 

Then, the accompanying trim is taken from recycled edge cuts from carbon-fibre production, which is compressed in resin for a marble-like finish.

Overall, it has a clean and symmetrical layout, every accessibility on the dash is ergonomically positioned, accounting for the driver as well as other occupants.

Forming part of its human-machine interface (HMI), installed standard across all variants is an eight-Inch TFT instrument panel with a blade of light that runs across the cabin. 

The light changes colour to communicate with occupants, for example, if a phone call is received, if the cabin temperature is changed, or to reflect the vehicle’s battery charge status.

Then, below the light is a ‘ribbon of technology’ comprising two slim displays measuring less than 30 MM. One for the driver and another for the passenger, displaying different vehicle information.

Plus, the information can also be displayed to the driver via a Heads-Up Display (HUD), featuring augmented reality (AR) technology, which is also standard for all variants.

Numerous storage areas. E.g., a centre console storage tray and cavern stowage, large sized door pockets, back seat pockets, a decent-sized glove box, under boot floor stowage bins, and a luggage compartment underfloor storage.

Its hands-free powered tailgate with opening height memory function opens up to 688-Litres of boot space, and up to 1,532-Litres with the rear seats folded. Plus, it also comes with a front trunk (frunk), providing 46-Litres of extra space.

Full LED units with LED reverse lights, featured is a multi-colour (four) full-width light bar, stretching from left to right across the middle of the tailgate. 

Unique, it can show the car’s charging status, aside from providing a theatrical light show for the boot’s unlocking feature.

The side mirrors are electronically adjusted and folded with turn-indicators. The Eletre S and Eletre R add an auto-dimming function. 

All variants come standard with lightweight brake discs, and six-piston callipers in standard black colour for the Eletre, and with a range of colours for the Eletre S and Eletre R.

The all-new Eletre is equipped with a comprehensive suite of intelligent Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which are future-proof courtesy of the Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates. 

Standard on all variants is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning/Prevention (LKA+), Blind Spot Detection, Traffic Sign Information (TSI), Front and Rear Park Assist, Visual Park Assist and Lotus Intelligent Dynamic Chassis Control.

Optional, the Highway Assist Package equips it with the world’s first deployable LIDAR system, supporting higher-levels of autonomous driving. Courtesy of the integrated hardware (OTA-capable), it is future-proofed as well for further upgrades. 

Another optional system is the Parking Package, which adds on Remote Parking Assists.

Passive safety includes six airbags, seat belts (reminders, pre-tensioners, anchors), ISOFIX, parking sensors (front, rear), reverse parking camera, 360-degree camera, door ajar warning, crash sensor, launch control, Driver Monitoring System, Hill Start Assist Control (HSAC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), security alarm with anti-theft and engine-immobiliser.

Several drive modes available. Standard for the Eletre and Eletre S are Range, Tour, Sport, Off-Road and Individual. The Eletre R adds on Track mode.

Then, it also comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 5G compatibility, of which enables continuous connection via a smartphone app.

Plus, it also gets a nine-Inch foldable touchscreen infotainment display in the rear cabin, positioned angle-up for easier use on the fixed central armrest. 

Incorporated are the rear air-conditioning controls for its four-zone automatic air-conditioning, media and, if opted, the rear seat power adjustment (four-seater layout).

The suite of ADAS will make long and short journeys less tiresome, at the same time easing the day-to-day manoeuvrability of the Hyper SUV. 

The all-new Eletre comes with a choice of two powertrains, each with two electric motors, one driving the front wheels and another the rear.

Eletre and Eletre S variants are powered by a single-speed system, delivering 603 HP and 710 NM of torque, whereas, the Eletre R comes with a dual-speed system, generating a juiced-up output of 905 HP and 985 NM of torque.

Power is transmitted to all four wheels (AWD).

The Eletre and Eletre S accelerates from 0 to 100 KM/H in 4.5 seconds and from 80 to 120 KM/H in less than 2.2 seconds. Their top speed is 258 KM/H.

For the Eletre R, 0 to 100 KM/H is done in 2.95 seconds and 80 to 120 KM/H in less than 1.9 seconds. Its top speed is 265 KM/H.

Employing an 800-V electrical architecture, all three variants feature a 112-KWH battery and 350-KW DC fast charging.

This setup enables a rapid charging time of 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) in just 20 minutes. It also comes with 22-KW AC charging as standard.

Variants Eletre and Eletre S come with a range of 600 KM (WLTP), while the Eletre R has a range of 490 KM (WLTP).

The all-new Eletre has keyless entry and start system, hands-free powered-tailgate with opening height memory, four-zone auto-climate control (dedicated rear controls), front and rear dedicated infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, auto-dimming side mirrors (Eletre S, Eletre R), power adjustable seats, auto-opaque electrochromic glass roof, front and rear armrests, 360-degree and reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing headlights and wipers, rear privacy glass (Eletre S, Eletre R), trunk light, voice control and speed sensing door locks.

There are rear air-conditioning vents with a set of dedicated controls.

Mechanically, to keep all this performance and weight in check, fitted is a five-link front and rear suspension, coming standard with active air suspension and adaptive dampers.

The Eletre R adds a Dynamic Handling Pack that includes active roll stabilisation and rear-wheel steering, of which are optional on the Eletre and Eletre S.

Elsewhere, it is very spacious with firm handling, and is suitable as a daily driver. Inside and out, performance- and comfort-wise, overall ride quality is satisfactory.

Good sound insulation with the NVH aspects accounted for. The cabin is acoustically designed, to enhance the in-car ambience and block out exterior noises.

Overall, the cabin is able to suppress unwanted noises well and make them barely noticeable even when cruising through bumpy asphalts.