Verdict
At RM459,939, the seven-seat Denza B8 costs RM939 more than the Lotus Emeya but takes a very different route: its plug-in hybrid pairs a 36.8 kWh battery and 100 km EV range with a 91.5-litre fuel tank, while the Emeya is a pure EV with 610 km range. The Lotus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds versus 4.8, and its 420 kW DC charging capability is far ahead of 120 kW. Choose the B8 for seven seats and family-oriented equipment; choose the Emeya for electric range, performance and a 509-litre boot.
The Emeya 900 Sport Carbon (RM729,000) 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, a plug-in hybrid fuel fallback and powered, ventilated, massaging front seats.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 610 km EV range, 420 kW DC charging and stronger straight-line performance.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- EV range: Denza B8 100 km; Lotus Emeya 610 km
- DC charging: Denza B8 120 kW; Lotus Emeya 420 kW
- 0-100 km/h: Denza B8 4.8 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds
- Seating: Denza B8 seven seats; Lotus Emeya five seats
- Boot space: Denza B8 147 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres
B8
- Seven seats and a power-recline, sliding second row
- 91.5-litre fuel tank alongside 100 km EV range
- Ventilated, memory and massaging front seats
- 100 km EV range trails the Emeya's 610 km
- 120 kW DC charging is much lower than 420 kW
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than 509 litres
Emeya
- 610 km electric range from a 102 kWh battery
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability
- Quicker 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed
- Five seats versus the B8's seven
- No sunroof, while the B8 has a panoramic sunroof
- No night vision or front foglamps
What the B8 has over the Emeya
What the Emeya 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 Emeya's wheelbase is 149 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Emeya is 247 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Emeya: 509 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,695/mo | RM4,685/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,272 | RM12,182✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,486 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.43 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM75,538 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 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 | 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 | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag,) | 8 (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. 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 Emeya FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for long-distance electric driving, charging performance and speed. The Denza B8 is the better fit for larger families, with seven seats, a flexible second row and plug-in hybrid running.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 is RM939 more expensive than the Lotus Emeya.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges faster on paper, supporting 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, versus the Denza B8's 120 kW DC and 11 kW AC limits.
How long does charging take?
The Emeya's 102.0 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 420 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The B8 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Emeya. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty. Emeya: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty.