Emeya is the first electric grand tourer (GT) from Lotus, designed for the drivers. It brings together the company’s rich history, with sports car levels of performance and latest technologies, to set a new benchmark for what it means to drive an electric car.
It is one of the fastest electric GTs in the world, with acceleration of 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in under 2.8 seconds.1
The car is capable of charging from 10 to 80 percent in 14 minutes, using a 400-kW (600A capable) DC fast charger, making it one of the fastest charging electric vehicles available today.2
Powerful, efficient and refined all-electric powertrain delivers the perfect balance of performance, responsiveness and range – with a maximum WLTP range of 610 km (379 miles).3
Emeya went into production in 2024, with customer deliveries in China beginning in March, and mainland Europe to begin from July 2024.
London, UK – 2nd July 2024 Emeya is the first electric hyper-GT from Lotus and joins the company’s lineup of next-generation hyper electric vehicles (EVs) – part of its vision to become an all-electric global luxury brand by 2028.
The car brings together Lotus’ design and engineering DNA, with the latest cutting-edge technologies to set a new benchmark for what it means to drive an electric car. Emeya seamlessly blends the excellent dynamic performance that Lotus is renowned for, with world-class refinement, comfort, usability and connectivity – bringing drivers the ultimate grand tourer package.
Ben Payne, Vice President of Design, Lotus Group said: “this is a Lotus like you have never seen before. We’ve built on everything Lotus has achieved so far to create a luxury performance car for the drivers, designed to inspire confidence, exhilarate with raw emotion and pure joy – connecting them to the road.”
The GT powered by the Lotus DNA“Our engineering and design heritage are crucial to informing and shaping the present – and our future. By combining new technology with an aesthetic that draws from the past, Emeya takes us into the future,” continues Ben Payne, VP of Design.
Retaining the core Lotus sportscar DNA of design, power and precision, safety, dynamic handling, emotion and logic, with the latest engineering capabilities and an increased choice of new features, Emeya is even more powerful, making it an unrivalled GT. This includes:
Advanced and active aerodynamic features such as the pioneering active front grille, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. All this, combined with a low centre of gravity, enhances stability when driving and sets a standard in the GT segment for ride and handling excellence.
Bold muscular wheel arches are a Lotus signature that date back to road and race machines of the 1950s and 1960s, a pure design feature that emphasise Emeya’s performance heritage.
EMEYA OVERVIEW
Designed for efficiencyEmeya boasts a range of advanced active aerodynamic features to enhance speed and performance, all of which have been inspired by the world-renowned aerodynamics that elevated Lotus to success on motor circuits around the world. Key attributes include:
A power of up to 905 bhp, enabling Emeya to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in under 2.8 seconds and 0-200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) in 9 seconds, making it one of the quickest cars in the world.1
Active aerodynamic features, so that drivers can tailor the driving experience to their environment. The duality of the combined system can deliver a drag coefficient of 0.21Cd, or downforce of over 150kg.
Advanced new high-performance, twin-layer, battery designed with cooling attributes, to deliver even greater repeatability and sustainability of performance – even under extreme driving conditions such as on a track. This also provides greater driving range between charges.
Up to five driving modes including Range, Tour, Sport, Individual and Track. Drivers can control the ride height, air suspension stiffness, acceleration response, seat configuration (with adjustable side bolsters), and more to optimise efficiency, performance, and comfort in any environment.
An electronically controlled air suspension system with advanced onboard sensors respond to changes in road conditions and automatically adjusts the vehicle set-up. This ensures the smoothest ride and optimum driving experience for customers.
Lightweight carbon ceramic brakes reduce un-sprung weight and braking distance – which contribute to dynamic handling – as well as doubling the lifespan of the components.
“Emeya is the sportscar for everyday use. Our world-class engineering brings drivers dynamic handling and a comfortable ride, with plenty of space, making it a truly exciting electric vehicle to drive” said Gavan Kershaw, Director of Attributes and Product Integrity at Lotus.
The perfect companion for every journeyEmeya provides drivers with sportscar levels of performance but with the usability for everyday use. This includes:
A spacious boot of up to 509 litres, offering everyday usability and making it the ultimate touring companion.
The Emeya frunk also has a capacity of 31 litres, meaning customers have additional space for their belongings or for their charging equipment.
Ambient lighting functions that communicate intuitively with the driver. For instance, when getting an incoming phone call, elements of the dashboard will pulse to notify the driver of this, and when charging, the ambient lighting on the floating dashboard will change to green.
Five massage modes at three different intensity levels, ensuring all occupants have a relaxing ride, no matter where they are sat. 4
Power-assisted doors make entering the vehicle seamless for customers. Sensors can also detect obstacles ensuring a door will not open if the vehicle is at risk of damage. In addition, a kick sensor on the tailgate enables customers to easily open the boot, even when their hands are full.
Advanced intelligent panoramic glass roof, which drivers can switch between opaque and clear. This allows customers to enjoy a feeling of space whatever the time of day. They also have the option to turn individual sections of the roof opaque, enabling them to block out direct sunlight while keeping the rest of the roof transparent.
The pinnacle refined grand tourer experienceEmeya blends progressive performance with technical artistry throughout its interior and exterior design. It has been developed with the Lotus philosophy of lightness through form and materiality, in order to provide drivers with the ultimate progressive luxury experience. This includes:
Consciously designed with advanced sustainable materials that are also sustainably sourced, to reduce its carbon footprint. This includes a new luxury thread, Wyron Truecycle, made from repurposed fibres from the fashion industry. Lotus is the first automaker in the industry to use this application.
Knurled metal on all interior touchpoints to offer a deluxe tactility, further enhancing the sense of refinement.
Crafted carbon fibre exterior elements, which make a nod to the brand’s racing heritage, gently reminding occupants that Emeya is a performance car, ‘for the drivers.’
A unique daytime running light (DRL) design, which enhances the road presence of the car. The headlamps stay almost hidden in the aperture beneath the DRLs, delivering a sleek front-end look.
Further information on Emeya’s design origin can be found here.
Providing confidence to go anywhereEmeya makes it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle by giving drivers with the confidence to complete long-distance journeys, going wherever they need, with its fast-charging capabilities including:
Charge from 10 to 80% in 14 minutes, using a 400-kW (600A capable) DC fast charger2, making it one of the fastest charging electric vehicles (EVs) available today.
Emeya is able to reach a peak charging power of 402kW, resulting in an average charging power of 331kW, between 10% and 80% battery state of charge2.
Combined with a WLTC energy consumption of 18.7kWh/100km, Emeya is able to gain up to 310km of range in 10 minutes.
Powerful, efficient and refined all-electric powertrain delivers the perfect balance of performance, responsiveness and range – with a maximum WLTP range of 610 km (379 miles).3
To achieve the fast-charging capabilities in its next generation hyper electric vehicles, Lotus uses a cell-to-pack battery structure, which means that 20 percent more cells can be packaged in the same space, compared to a standard module architecture. Emeya also uses a new cooling system architecture that is designed to improve the thermal performance and efficiency of the battery, which also contributes to an exceptionally high level of repeatable performance,
In addition, Lotus is providing consumers with the confidence to access easy, fast, and efficient charging by creating a seamless charging experience with the Lotus Cars app and Lotus’ Charging Card:
With Lotus’ Charging Card, drivers can access the charging network with a single tap, and can find all the information they need easily via the Lotus Cars app. The app allows drivers to keep track of their charging history, manage costs and monitor vehicle battery status remotely.
In addition, Lotus HyperOS, the award-winning in-car infotainment system in the Eletre and Emeya, uses intelligent EV routing to help drivers locate nearby public chargers. This feature reduces range anxiety and can significantly cut travel times. The system can also suggest alternative routes based on the driver’s real-time battery consumption – all delivering an optimised Lotus EV driving experience.
Designed for your safetyLotus has incorporated the latest technology hardware, with its own proprietary software to provide consumers with confidence and safety, every time they drive. This includes:
Two NVIDIA DRIVE Orin systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), which are used to process data from 34 state-of-the-art-surround sensors up to 30 times a second, offering 360-degree perception with no blind spots.
Four deployable LiDARs, 18 radars, seven 8 mp cameras and five 2 mp cameras, that combine to ensure driver confidence by scanning for obstacles at a radius of up to 200m around the car, in every direction, even in low light or inclement weather. They even reconstruct a virtual environment around the vehicle to define the best trajectory.
Lotus is committed to continually improving its vehicles with over-the-air updates, which also include new features and services. This also means that as regulation in each market advances, Lotus will be able to activate some of the hardware through over-the-air updates.
“With Emeya, you can really have it all. We are committed to continually enhancing the technology to offer drivers with new services, features and updates, so they can always have one of the most competitive cars in the market,” said Fabio Prato, Managing Director, Lotus Technology Innovation Centre.
An immersive state-of-the-art infotainment experienceTo provide the best possible in-car experience for every occupant, Emeya offers:
A state-of-the-art 15.1-inch HD OLED Lotus HyperOS award winning infotainment system, which features an interactive 3D display of Emeya to access its numerous functions. This is powered by Unreal Engine gaming technology, and with it, the car responds rapidly in real-time to any changes the driver makes and adjust accordingly. For instance, touching the screen to open the doors will immediately open the doors on the car.
An expansive 55-inch head-up display for the driver, meaning they can clearly see important vehicle data without taking their eyes of the road.
Entertainment is centred around the critically acclaimed in-car audio system from world-renowned Lotus partner KEF. It’s award-winning Uni-Q™ speaker design and Uni-Core™ space-saving subwoofer enclosure, with Dolby Atmos enabled 3D surround sound system, combine to create a truly immersive soundscape.
Pricing and availabilityEmeya is available in six colours including Boreal Grey, Fireglow Orange, Solar Yellow, Akoya White, Stellar Black and Kaimu Grey.
Emeya is competitively priced in the luxury GT segment, and will be available in three variants:
Emeya, the entry point for the range, starting at £89,500 (€106,400).
Emeya S, a well-equipped Hyper-GT model, beginning from £101,950 (€126,950).
Emeya R, the flagship, which starts at £129,950 (€150,990).
Emeya has entered production with customer deliveries in China, starting in March 2024. Emeya will begin delivering to mainland European Customers from July 2024, with global markets to follow.
For more information on Emeya, please visit www.lotuscars.com/emeya/
ENDS
1 Emeya R, other models will vary2 In optimal conditions. Charging time may vary depending on a number of factors including charging station power output, battery health and temperature, and more. This data was validated by P3, who published their 2023 P3 Charging Index Report – Asia on 27th May 2024, which included a comparison of fast-charging capabilities of various battery electric vehicles including Emeya. The results can be found on page 9-10, and the full report itself can be downloaded here: https://www.p3-group.com/en/p3-updates/p3-charging-index-asia/3 Vehicle range may vary depending on factors including vehicle specification, prevailing weather conditions, and driving style.4 This feature is not available in the bench seat of the five-seater configuration of the car.
Emeya technical specifications
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Powertrain and Performance |
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Category |
Emeya |
Emeya S |
Emeya R |
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Powertrain Configuration |
Full-Time All-Wheel Drive with Lotus ICC Intelligent Torque Distribution Permanent Magnet / Permanent Magnet |
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Electric Motor (Front / Rear) |
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Transmission (Front / Rear) |
Single Speed |
Single Speed |
Two-Speed |
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Max power (kW / BHP) |
450 / 603 |
450 / 603 |
675 / 905 |
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Max torque (Nm) |
710 |
710 |
985 |
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Top speed (km/h / mph) |
250 / 155 |
250 / 155 |
256 / 159 |
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0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) (secs) |
4.2 |
4.2 |
2.8 |
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80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) (secs) |
2 |
2 |
1.7 |
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Battery Capacity (kWh) |
102 |
102 |
102 |
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Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion |
Lithium-Ion |
Lithium-Ion |
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Battery Modules |
Cell to Pack |
Cell to Pack |
Cell to Pack |
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Battery Voltage |
800 |
800 |
800 |
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Charge time 10 – 80% (mins) via 350 kW DC Rapid Charger |
18 |
18 |
18 |
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Charging time 0 -100% (hours) via 22 kW AC Wallbox |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
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WLTP Combined Range (km / miles) |
610 / 379 |
540 / 336 |
435 / 270 |
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Chassis |
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Category |
Emeya |
Emeya S |
Emeya R |
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Front Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
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Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
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Springs |
Dual-Chamber Air |
Dual-Chamber Air |
Dual-Chamber Air |
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Dampers |
Continuous Damping Control |
Continuous Damping Control |
Continuous Damping Control |
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Steering |
Electromechanical; Rack and Pinion |
Electromechanical; Rack and Pinion |
Electromechanical; Rack and Pinion |
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Front Brake Diameter (mm) |
370 |
412 |
412 |
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Front Brake Caliper |
4-Piston |
6-Piston |
6-Piston |
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Rear Brake Diameter (mm) |
367 |
397 |
397 |
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Rear Brake Caliper |
Lotus Aluminium Floating Caliper |
Lotus Aluminium Floating Caliper |
Lotus Aluminium Floating Caliper |
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Carbon Ceramic Front Brake Diameter (mm) |
– |
420 |
420 |
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Carbon Ceramic Front Brake Caliper |
– |
10-Piston |
10-Piston |
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Carbon Ceramic Rear Brake Diameter (mm) |
– |
410 |
410 |
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Dimensions |
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Category |
Emeya |
Emeya S |
Emeya R |
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Length (mm) |
5,139 |
5,139 |
5,139 |
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Width with Electric Reverse Mirror Displays (mm) |
2,123 |
2,123 |
2,123 |
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Width with Door Mirrors (mm) |
2,241 |
2,241 |
2,241 |
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Wheel Track (Front / Rear) (inches) |
20 |
21 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
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Height (mm) |
1,459 |
1,459 |
1,459 |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
3,069 |
3,069 |
3,069 |
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Drag Coefficient (Cd) |
0.21 (20″ Wheels) / 0.22 |
0.21 (20″ Wheels) / 0.22 |
0.21 (20″ Wheels) / 0.22 |
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Weight (kg) |
2,490 |
2,490 |
2,590 |
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Ground Clearance (mm) |
141 |
141 |
141 |
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Rear Boot – 4 Seat (litres) |
426 |
426 |
426 |
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Rear Boot – 5 Seat (litres) |
509 |
509 |
509 |
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Rear boot – 5 Seat Folded (litres) |
1,388 |
1,388 |
1,388 |
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Front Boot (litres) |
31 |
31 |
31 |
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Wheels and Tyres |
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Category |
Emeya |
Emeya S |
Emeya R |
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20″ Cast Alloy Wheels – 9.0J x 20 (Front) and 11.0J x 20 (Rear) |
Standard |
Non-Cost Option (NCO) |
– |
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21″ Forged Alloy Wheels – 9.5J x 21 (Front) and 11.5J x 21 (Rear) |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
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22″ Forged Alloy Wheels – 9.5J x 22 (Front) and 11.5J x 22 (Rear) |
– |
Optional |
Optional |
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20″ 255/45 Front & 285/40 Rear – Pirelli P Zero |
Standard |
Non-Cost Option (NCO) |
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21″ 265/40 Front & 305/35 Rear – Pirelli P-Zero |
– |
Standard |
Standard |
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21″ 265/40 Front & 305/35 Rear – Pirelli P-Zero R (Performance Tyres) |
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Optional |
Optional |
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21″ Pirelli P Zero E (Low Rolling Resistance Tyres) |
– |
Optional |
– |
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22″ 265/35 Front & 305/30 Rear – Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
– |
Optional |
Optional |