Verdict
The RM200,000 saving makes the Lotus Eletre the sharper Malaysian buy on straight numbers: its 603 hp, 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 22 kW AC charging beat the Porsche Cayenne Electric’s 436 hp, 4.8 seconds and 11 kW. The Porsche answers with 642 km of range, a 781-litre boot and air suspension with PASM, against 600 km, 688 litres and multi-link suspension. Its RM665 annual road tax also undercuts the Lotus’s RM1,440. Choose based on how much you value extra range, luggage room and suspension hardware.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if RM200,000 saved, 603 hp performance and 22 kW AC charging matter more than 42 km of extra range.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want 642 km range, a 781-litre boot and air suspension with PASM, and can accept its higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM699,000.
- Motor output: Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Range and battery: Lotus Eletre 600 km from 112 kWh; Porsche Cayenne Electric 642 km from 113 kWh.
- Charging: Lotus Eletre 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC; Porsche Cayenne Electric 11 kW AC and 390 kW DC.
- Performance: Lotus Eletre 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and 258 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Electric 4.8 seconds and 230 km/h.
- Boot space and road tax: Lotus Eletre 688 litres and RM1,440 yearly; Porsche Cayenne Electric 781 litres and RM665 yearly.
Eletre
- RM200,000 lower purchase price
- 603 hp and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 22 kW AC charging and 350 kW DC charging
- 600 km range trails the Porsche’s 642 km
- 688-litre boot is 93 litres smaller
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM775 higher
Cayenne Electric
- 642 km claimed EV range
- 781-litre boot and air suspension with PASM
- RM665 annual road tax
- RM699,000 price is RM200,000 higher
- 436 hp and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h are behind the Lotus
- 11 kW AC charging is half the Lotus’s 22 kW rate
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000✓ | RM699,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 436 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | 113 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 600 km | 642 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 390 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 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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Eletre vs Cayenne Electric FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The Lotus Eletre is the better value and performance choice at RM499,000, with 603 hp and 22 kW AC charging. The Porsche Cayenne Electric is better for range, boot capacity and air suspension, delivering 642 km and 781 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric costs RM200,000 more than the Lotus Eletre: RM699,000 versus RM499,000.
Which EV charges faster?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the higher DC rate at 390 kW versus 350 kW for the Lotus Eletre. The Lotus is faster on AC charging, however, at 22 kW versus 11 kW.