Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre undercuts the Porsche Cayenne by RM110,000 while bringing a 603 hp, 710 Nm twin-motor drivetrain, 600 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 4.5 seconds against 5.7 seconds. The Cayenne answers with a larger 772-litre boot, 21-inch wheels and adaptive air suspension, but its 348 hp 3.0-litre turbo petrol powertrain is rated at 10.8 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the Lotus is the stronger numbers-led buy.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp EV performance, a 112 kWh battery with 600 km range and RM110,000 left over.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need the 772-litre boot, prefer petrol refuelling and want adaptive air suspension.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Power: Lotus Eletre 603 hp from two motors; Porsche Cayenne 348 hp from a 2,995 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Torque: Lotus Eletre 710 Nm; Porsche Cayenne 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 seconds.
- Boot space: Lotus Eletre 688 litres; Porsche Cayenne 772 litres.
- Kerb weight: Lotus Eletre 2,490 kg; Porsche Cayenne 2,130 kg.
Eletre
- RM110,000 cheaper.
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
- 688-litre boot trails the Cayenne's 772 litres.
- At 2,490 kg, it is 360 kg heavier than the Cayenne.
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot is 84 litres larger.
- Multi-link suspension with adaptive air suspension.
- 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels and 14-way memory front seats.
- RM110,000 more expensive.
- 348 hp and 500 Nm trail the Eletre's 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- Four-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the Eletre's five-year/150,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000✓ | RM609,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive 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 | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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 FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Lotus Eletre is the better pick if home or destination charging suits your routine: it is cheaper, has 603 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. Choose the Cayenne for its 772-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM110,000 more than the Lotus Eletre.
Which one is faster and more practical?
The Eletre is faster, taking 4.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h versus 5.7 seconds. The Cayenne is more luggage-friendly, with a 772-litre boot compared with 688 litres in the Lotus.