Verdict
At RM459,939 versus RM459,000, these similarly priced cars serve very different Malaysian jobs. The Denza B8 is the seven-seat SUV choice, with a 100 km EV range backed by a 91.5-litre petrol tank, powered rear seating and RM439 annual road tax. The Lotus Emeya is the five-seat electric grand tourer: its 102 kWh battery delivers 610 km of EV range, DC charging reaches 420 kW and the 509-litre boot is far more useful. It is also quicker, but its annual road tax is RM1,440.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, three-row flexibility and petrol plug-in hybrid backup for trips beyond its 100 km EV range.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 610 km of electric range, far quicker charging and a 509-litre boot in a five-seat sedan.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Seating and body: Denza B8 is a seven-seat, five-door SUV; Lotus Emeya is a five-seat, four-door sedan.
- Battery and EV range: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 100 km; Lotus Emeya 102 kWh and 610 km.
- Charging: Denza B8 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC; Lotus Emeya 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC.
- Performance: Denza B8 does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and tops out at 180 km/h; Lotus Emeya posts 4.15 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Boot space and road tax: Denza B8 147 litres and RM439 yearly; Lotus Emeya 509 litres and RM1,440 yearly.
B8
- Seven seats with a 50:50 split-folding third row.
- 91.5-litre petrol tank behind the 100 km EV range.
- Night vision, powered doors and a six-year manufacturer warranty.
- 100 km EV range versus the Emeya's 610 km.
- 120 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging trail the Emeya's 420 kW and 22 kW figures.
- 147-litre boot is much smaller than the Emeya's 509 litres, and it lacks navigation and a head-up display.
Emeya
- 102 kWh battery gives a 610 km EV range.
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- 509-litre boot, plus navigation and a head-up display.
- Five seats and fixed rear seating versus the B8's seven-seat, folding three-row layout.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM439 for the B8.
- No night vision, front foglamps or powered doors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,939 | RM 459,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 & 405 | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 360 & 400 | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 102 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 610 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
B8 vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for electric range, charging, boot space and performance. Choose the Denza B8 instead if seven seats, a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM939 more than the Lotus Emeya.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges faster on both formats, with 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC capability against the Denza B8's 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC.