- Lotus has revealed a new electric four-door hatchback called the Emeya.
- It shares its platform and powertrain with the Eletre SUV and promises up to 905 horsepower in the top version.
- The Emeya is slated to arrive in the U.S. next year as a 2025 model.
Lotus, a British automaker best known for lightweight sports cars, already went way out of its comfort zone in releasing the 5500-plus-pound Eletre electric SUV. So the arrival of the new 2025 Lotus Emeya EV, while still quite a different vehicle than an Elise or an Emira, isn’t quite as shocking in that context. As a sibling to the Eletre, the new four-door Emeya hatchback features a similar powertrain and design but promises even better performance thanks to its lower, more aerodynamic shape.
We’re not sure exactly what Lotus means when it calls the Emeya a “Hyper-GT,” but it’s clearly meant to compete with the likes of the Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air, and Tesla Model S. As such, it’s fitted with a big battery pack—102.0-kWh, to be specific—and powerful front and rear electric motors. The standard setup is expected to offer the same 603 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque as the lower-spec Eletre models, while the top version of the Emeya promises a whopping 905 horsepower and 727 pound-feet of torque. This version will also have a two-speed transmission like the Taycan.
Although the Emeya will likely be heavy like the Eletre, Lotus is still claiming that the 905-hp version will get to 62 mph in less than 2.8 seconds and go on to a 159 mph top speed. It’s fitted with a standard air suspension and features all sorts of active aerodynamic elements such as front-grille shutters, a rear diffuser, and a rear spoiler that deploys to create more downforce at speed.
Official range estimates for the Emeya are not available yet, but Lotus says they’ll be similar to the Eletre’s numbers—meaning a range of between 260 miles and 315 miles depending on configuration. The Emeya is also capable of DC fast-charging at up to 350 kilowatts.
The interior looks highly modern and is trimmed in materials including Alcantara, Nappa leather, and aluminum. There’s a large infotainment touchscreen sprouting for the dashboard, and a 55.0-inch augmented-reality head-up display will also be available. A four-seat arrangement is pictured with rear bucket seats, but there will also be a rear bench available to bring passenger capacity to five. The rear hatch opens to reveal a somewhat spacious-looking cargo area.
Lotus says that production of the Emeya will start in 2024 and that it will arrive in the U.S. as a 2025 model. Pricing won’t be released until later, but we figure it will start north of $100,000, with the top 905-hp version pushing well beyond $150,000.
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