Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya is an upcoming battery electric GT liftback[4][5] by British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars. It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's second vehicle produced in China, after Lotus Eletre. This car will compete with the Porsche Taycan.[6]

Lotus Emeya
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei (Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. Wuhan Branch)
DesignerBen Payne[1]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutDual-motors, all-wheel-drive
PlatformElectric Premium Architecture (EPA)
RelatedLotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motor2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • 592 hp (441 kW; 600 PS)[2]
  • 905 hp (675 kW; 918 PS) (R-series)
Chronology
PredecessorLotus Carlton (spiritual)[3]

Overview

Lotus Cars trademarked the names Etude and Envya, one of them being the Type 133's true name.[7] On 29 August 2023, it is confirmed that the production of the Type 133 will be called as Emeya. It was revealed officially on 7 September 2023 in New York City.[8][9]

References
  1. "Lotus unveils Emeya, its first Hyper-GT". Lotus Cars. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  2. "Future Cars, Trucks, And SUVs: 2023-2028". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  3. "2023 Lotus Type 133 details emerge - Automotive Daily". 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  4. "View Photos of the 2025 Lotus Emeya". Car and Driver. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. "2025 Lotus Emeya EV Chases the Porsche Taycan with Up to 905 HP". Car and Driver. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  6. "Lotus Type 133 Electric Sedan To Fight Porsche Taycan With 600+ HP". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  7. "Lotus Hints At Name Of Luxurious New Sedan". CarBuzz. 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  8. Pattni, Vijay (8 September 2023). "Watch out Porsche Taycan: Lotus Emeya revealed as twin-motor, four-door GT". Top Gear. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  9. Martin, Charlie (7 September 2023). "New 2024 Lotus Emeya electric saloon revealed with 905bhp". Autocar. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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