Verdict
At just RM939 more, the RM459,939 Denza B8 takes a very different route to the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya. The seven-seat SUV has a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range and a 91.5-litre fuel tank, so it suits buyers needing family capacity beyond short electric trips. The Emeya is the cleaner long-distance EV choice: its 102-kWh battery delivers 610 km, DC charging reaches 420 kW and annual road tax is RM1,440 versus RM439. It is also quicker, hitting 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds against 4.8 seconds, but carries only five people.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, a 91.5-litre petrol backup and family-friendly rear-seat features such as ventilation, power recline and sliding.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 610 km of electric range, 420-kW DC charging and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time in a five-seat grand tourer.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Electric range: Denza B8 100 km; Lotus Emeya 610 km.
- Battery and DC charging: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 120 kW; Lotus Emeya 102 kWh and 420 kW.
- Performance: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and 180 km/h; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Lotus Emeya five seats and 509 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza B8 RM439; Lotus Emeya RM1,440.
B8
- Seven seats and 7 three-point seat belts.
- 91.5-litre fuel tank alongside 100 km EV range.
- Ventilated, memory and massaging front seats; ventilated, power-reclining and sliding second row.
- Only 100 km EV range versus the Emeya's 610 km.
- 120-kW DC charging trails the Emeya's 420 kW.
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the Emeya's 509 litres.
Emeya
- 610 km EV range from a 102-kWh battery.
- 420-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging.
- Quicker 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 509-litre boot.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8's seven.
- Annual road tax is RM1,440, compared with RM439 for the B8.
- No sunroof, front foglamps or night vision listed, unlike the B8.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM459,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| 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 | 102 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 610 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 420 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 | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Continuous Dampening Control with Air 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 Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 | Fixed |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| 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 | 4 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 | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| 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 Emeya FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for electric range, charging speed, acceleration and luggage space. Choose the Denza B8 instead if seven seats, a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain and much lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, so the B8 is RM939 more expensive.
Which has the better long-distance capability?
The Lotus Emeya does for electric travel, with 610 km range, a 102-kWh battery and 420-kW DC charging. The Denza B8 has only 100 km EV range, but its 91.5-litre fuel tank gives it petrol backup.