Verdict
The RM39,061 cheaper Denza B8 suits a Malaysian buyer who needs seven seats, a 91.5-litre fuel tank and the flexibility of a plug-in hybrid, while still delivering 670 hp and 760 Nm from its two motors. Its 100 km electric range is modest beside the Lotus Eletre’s 600 km from a 112 kWh battery. The Lotus is the sharper long-distance EV choice: 350 kW DC charging, 4.5-second 0-100 km/h and a 688-litre boot are serious advantages, but it seats only five and carries RM1,440 annual road tax against the Denza’s RM439.
The Eletre Eletre 900 Sport Carbon (RM839,000) sits above every B8 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, PHEV flexibility and lower RM439 annual road tax for less money.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want a five-seat EV with 600 km range, far quicker 350 kW DC charging and a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Electric range: Denza B8 100 km; Lotus Eletre 600 km.
- Battery and DC charging: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 120 kW; Lotus Eletre 112 kWh and 350 kW.
- Seats and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Lotus Eletre five seats and 688 litres.
- Performance: Denza B8 670 hp, 760 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Lotus Eletre 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.5 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Denza B8 RM439; Lotus Eletre RM1,440.
B8
- Seven seats with a power-reclining, sliding and ventilated second row.
- Lower RM459,939 price and RM439 annual road tax.
- 670 hp and 760 Nm from two motors.
- Only 100 km electric range versus the Eletre’s 600 km.
- 120 kW DC charging trails the Eletre’s 350 kW capability.
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the Eletre’s 688 litres.
Eletre
- 600 km electric range from a 112 kWh battery.
- 350 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- 688-litre boot and quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Costs RM39,061 more and annual road tax is RM1,001 higher.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is one year shorter than the Denza B8’s six years.
What the B8 has over the Eletre
What the Eletre has over the B8
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Eletre's wheelbase is 99 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Eletre is 141 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Eletre: 688 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,440 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,695/mo✓ | RM5,095/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,272✓ | RM13,222 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,659 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.29 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM81,603 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.1 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag,) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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B8 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is better for EV range, charging and boot space, with 600 km, 350 kW DC charging and 688 litres. Choose the Denza B8 for seven seats, a PHEV powertrain and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000, which is RM39,061 more than the RM459,939 Denza B8.
Which one is better for long-distance electric driving?
The Lotus Eletre. Its 112 kWh battery delivers 600 km of electric range and accepts up to 350 kW DC charging, compared with the Denza B8’s 36.8 kWh battery, 100 km range and 120 kW DC rate.
How long does charging take?
The Eletre's 112.0 kWh battery takes about 5.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 350 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The B8 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Eletre. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty. Eletre: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty.