Verdict
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 to the Lotus Eletre’s RM499,000, and its RM439 annual road tax is far below the Eletre’s RM1,440. For a Malaysian family, the B8’s seven seats, 91.5-litre fuel tank and 100 km electric range suit a PHEV brief, although its 147-litre boot is tight. The Eletre is the better long-distance EV: its 112 kWh battery claims 600 km, accepts 350 kW DC charging and has a 688-litre boot. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, despite the B8’s higher 670 hp motor output.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, lower RM439 road tax and PHEV flexibility for RM39,061 less.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want a five-seat EV with 600 km range, much faster charging and a genuinely useful 688-litre 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.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Lotus Eletre five seats and 688 litres.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Denza B8 4.8 seconds and 180 km/h; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds and 258 km/h.
- Annual road tax: Denza B8 RM439; Lotus Eletre RM1,440.
B8
- Seven seats and power-reclining, ventilated rear seating.
- RM39,061 lower purchase price and RM1,001 lower annual road tax.
- 670 hp, 760 Nm and DiSus-P hydraulic suspension.
- 100 km electric range versus the Eletre’s 600 km.
- 120 kW DC charging versus 350 kW.
- 147-litre boot versus 688 litres.
Eletre
- 112 kWh battery with 600 km electric range.
- 350 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging.
- 688-litre boot, head-up display and navigation.
- Five seats versus the B8’s seven.
- RM499,000 price and RM1,440 annual road tax.
- No night vision, front foglamps or panoramic sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | 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.
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B8 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Eletre is better as a long-range EV, with 600 km range, 350 kW DC charging and a 688-litre boot. The B8 is better for seven-seat family use and costs RM39,061 less.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM39,061 more than the Denza B8. Its annual road tax is also RM1,001 higher: RM1,440 against RM439.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Denza B8 is more practical for a large family because it has seven seats, including a third row. The Eletre has five seats, but its 688-litre boot is far larger than the B8’s 147 litres.