Verdict
At RM499,000, the Eletre undercuts the RM588,800 Velar by RM89,800 while delivering 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h run against 246 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds. Its 112-kWh battery claims 600 km and accepts 350-kW DC charging, but Malaysian annual road tax is RM1,440 versus RM439. The Velar is 300 mm shorter and 686 kg lighter, key figures for a buyer seeking a more compact petrol SUV. The Lotus is the stronger on-paper buy if charging suits your routine.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if its 4,803-mm length, 1,804-kg kerb weight, panoramic sunroof and RM439 annual road tax matter more than outright performance.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp, a claimed 600-km EV range, substantially stronger driver-assistance equipment and an RM89,800 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 246 hp and 365 Nm; Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds.
- Length and weight: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm and 1,804 kg; Lotus Eletre 5,103 mm and 2,490 kg.
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 litres; Lotus Eletre 688 litres.
- Annual road tax: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM439; Lotus Eletre RM1,440.
Range Rover Velar
- 300 mm shorter and 686 kg lighter.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM1,440.
- Panoramic sunroof and 10-way front seats with driver's memory.
- 246 hp and 365 Nm trail the Eletre's 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds slower.
- No blind spot information system, autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
Eletre
- RM89,800 lower purchase price.
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 112-kWh battery with claimed 600-km range and 350-kW DC charging.
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM1,001 more than the Velar's.
- At 5,103 mm and 2,490 kg, it is 300 mm longer and 686 kg heavier.
- No panoramic sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800 | RM 499,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | — |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | — |
| Torque | 365 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 | 150,000 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 |
| 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.
Range Rover Velar vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is the better on-paper buy, costing RM89,800 less while producing 603 hp and claiming 600 km of EV range. Choose the Velar if its 4,803-mm length, 1,804-kg weight and RM439 annual road tax suit you better.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000, which is RM89,800 less than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar at RM588,800.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Range Rover Velar has lower annual road tax at RM439. The Lotus Eletre is RM1,440 per year, a RM1,001 difference.