Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs RM139,800 less than the RM638,800 Range Rover Velar yet brings 603 hp and 710 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 6.7 to 4.5 seconds. Its 112-kWh battery, 600-km range and 350-kW DC charging suit buyers able to charge regularly, while its 688-litre boot and 3,019-mm wheelbase add useful family-car space. The Velar is 300 kg lighter and its RM439 annual road tax is far easier on the wallet than the Eletre’s RM1,440. But the Lotus carries more active safety kit and a 150,000-km warranty limit.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if lower RM439 annual road tax, a 1,804-kg kerb weight and a panoramic sunroof matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you can charge an EV and want 603 hp, 600 km of claimed range, stronger driver assistance and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Velar RM638,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000
- Power and torque: Range Rover Velar 247 hp/365 Nm; Lotus Eletre 603 hp/710 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds
- Annual road tax: Range Rover Velar RM439; Lotus Eletre RM1,440
- Length and wheelbase: Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm/2,874 mm; Lotus Eletre 5,103 mm/3,019 mm
- Warranty mileage: Range Rover Velar 65,000 km; Lotus Eletre 150,000 km
Range Rover Velar
- RM1,001 lower annual road tax
- 300 kg lighter at 1,804 kg
- Panoramic sunroof and 10-way front seats with driver memory
- Costs RM139,800 more despite 247 hp versus 603 hp
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system
- 65,000-km warranty limit is 85,000 km shorter
Eletre
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 112-kWh battery, 600-km range and up to 350-kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise control, surround-view camera and autonomous braking
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM1,001 higher
- 2,490 kg kerb weight is 686 kg heavier
- 5,103-mm length is 300 mm longer
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800 | RM499,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | — |
| Torque | 365 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 65,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 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.
Used Range Rover Velar & Eletre for sale
Range Rover Velar vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is the stronger buy on price, performance, space, warranty mileage and active safety. Choose the Range Rover Velar instead if lower annual road tax, lower weight and its panoramic sunroof are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000, which is RM139,800 less than the Range Rover Velar at RM638,800.
Which one is better for long-distance EV travel?
The Lotus Eletre is the EV choice, with a 112-kWh battery, 600 km of claimed range, 22-kW AC charging and up to 350-kW DC charging. The Range Rover Velar is petrol-powered, with a 63-litre tank.