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Lotus Makes Its India Debut With The Eletre Electric SUV


The British automaker has opened its first Indian outlet in New Delhi

Lotus Eletre Electric SUV

  • The Lotus Eletre SUV comes with a dynamic front grille and matrix LED headlights upfront.
  • Inside, it features a large 15.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display for its simple cabin design.
  • The Eletre SUV offers 3 different powertrain options, all equipped with a 112 kWh battery pack.
  • Depending on the powertrain chosen, the Lotus Eletre provides a range of up to 600 km or over 900 PS of performance.

Lotus, the British car manufacturer, has officially made its entrance into the Indian automotive scene with the Lotus Eletre electric SUV. It will be available in three variants and prices start at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom, pan India). The British marque has opened its first outlet in New Delhi. The full price list is detailed as follows:

Variant Ex-showroom Price
Eletre Rs 2.55 crore
Eletre S Rs 2.75 crore
Eletre R Rs 2.99 crore

The Lotus Eletre made its India-debut in the top-spec R variant.

Aggressive Looks

Lotus Eletre SUV front

The Eletre electric SUV boasts a highly aggressive stance and a sleek silhouette. At the front, it features L-shaped matrix LED headlights complemented by an active grille and big air dam. On the sides, it has stylish 22-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (optional 20-inch and 23-inch alloy wheels available), and the overall profile of the SUV appears to draw parallels with other flagship models in the high-performance SUV space like the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari Purosangue.

Lotus Eletre SUV Rear

At the rear, the sloping roofline seamlessly transitions into the tailgate, complemented by a big active rear spoiler. The SUV features connected LED taillamps, accentuated by a prominent blacked-out rear bumper, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

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Sporty, Plush Interiors

Lotus Eletre SUV Cabin

From the inside, the Lotus Eletre SUV features an all-black interior theme with black seat upholstery. The cabin’s main highlight is its 15.1-inch floating infotainment touchscreen, which controls all functionalities of the car. Additionally, slim driver’s and co-driver’s displays are integrated into the dashboard. For the rear passenger, a separate infotainment display is also available.

Lotus Eletre SUV Cabin

Other features on board include a standard 15-speaker KEF sound system with a 1,380 W output. However, the top-spec version of the SUV is equipped with a 2,160 W, 23-speaker setup offering 3D surround sound. The Eletre is also equipped with Lidar sensors and comes with autonomous driving technology. 

Lotus also offers the Eletre with two advanced driver assistance system packs: the parking pack and highway assist pack. Meanwhile, the Eletre R also offers a Lotus Dynamic Handling pack, carbon fibre pack, gloss black wheels wrapped in high-performance tyres and stainless steel pedals.

Powertrain Check

The Lotus Eletre electric SUV gets 3 powertrain options, all of them utilising a 112 kWh battery pack. The specifications have been detailed below.

  Lotus Eletre Lotus Eletre S Lotus Eletre R
Power (PS) 611 PS 611 PS 918 PS
Torque (Nm) 710 Nm 710 Nm 985 Nm
Battery Capacity 112 kWh 112 kWh 112 kWh
WLTP-claimed Range 600 km 600 km 490 km
0-100 kmph 4.5 seconds 4.5 seconds 2.95 seconds
Top Speed 258 kmph 258 kmph 265 kmph

Rivals

Lotus Eletre SUV

In India, the Lotus Eletre Electric SUV can be regarded as a premium alternative to the Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX, or an electric alternative to the Lamborghini Urus S.

The British marquee will also be bringing its mid-engine sports car to India, the Lotus Emira, sometime in 2024.

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Alfa Romeo Plans to Introduce an Electric SUV to Compete with the BMW iX

Alfa Romeo has announced plans to launch a large electric SUV in 2027 that will rival the BMW iX, the Lotus Eletre, the next-generation Porsche Cayenne, and a new model from Alpine.

The SUV will belong to the E-segment and will come after the replacement for the Stelvio SUV, according to Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato.

Imparato stated that the new SUV will be taller than Alfa’s previous E-segment offering, the 166 saloon, but lower than traditional SUVs in order to enhance aerodynamics and provide an engaging driving experience.

The vehicle will be built on the same EV-only STLA Large platform as the next Stelvio and the replacement for the Giulia saloon. This platform has been specifically designed for the premium brands under Stellantis, including Alfa Romeo, DS, Lancia, and Maserati.

The SUV will feature an 800V electrical architecture that enables ultra-rapid charging. It will have a long range of up to 500 miles, with the ability to recharge a significant portion of that range in less than 30 minutes using powerful public chargers.

While the SUV will be sold in Europe, the primary markets for Alfa Romeo will be the US and China, said Imparato. He explained that if the company only focused on Western Europe, the volumes would be too small and uncertain due to the evolving segment.

Using the STLA Large platform will also give Alfa Romeo the option to equip the SUV with up to three motors. This layout has already been associated with a high-performance Quadrifoglio version of the forthcoming electric Giulia, which is expected to have over 1000 horsepower.

The SUV will also come with advanced digital functionality that rivals Tesla, thanks to Stellantis’s new STLA Brain electronic architecture. It will offer features such as hands-free driving and an improved infotainment interface compared to current Alfa models.

However, Alfa Romeo has emphasized that its future cars will prioritize handling and driving experience over flashy technology. Design chief Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos stated that Alfa Romeo is known for producing driver’s cars and will focus on maintaining a rear-wheel-drive visual aesthetic in its larger vehicles.