Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs RM49,000 less than the Toyota Alphard while bringing dual motors with 603 hp and 710 Nm, a 112 kWh battery and a claimed 600 km range. Its RM1,440 annual road tax is RM686 higher, however. The Alphard is the more practical Malaysian family carrier: seven seats, middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and powered rear sun shades. Choose the Lotus for five-seat EV performance and its 688-litre boot; choose the Toyota for moving more people in greater rear-seat comfort.
Eletre
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 603 hp, 600 km claimed range and a 688-litre boot for less money.
Alphard
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need seven seats, ottoman captain’s chairs and power sliding doors for chauffeured family duties.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Power output: Eletre dual motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm; Alphard’s 2,393 cc turbo inline-four produces 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Accommodation: Eletre has 5 seats and 688 litres of boot space; Alphard has 7 seats and 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: Eletre RM1,440; Alphard RM754.
- Width: Eletre is 2,135 mm wide; Alphard is 1,850 mm wide.
- Kerb weight: Eletre weighs 2,490 kg; Alphard weighs 2,235 kg.
Eletre
- 603 hp, 710 Nm dual-motor AWD performance
- 112 kWh battery with 600 km claimed range
- 688-litre boot and 10 airbags
- Only 5 seats versus the Alphard’s 7
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM754
- No power sliding doors or ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs
Alphard
- Seven-seat cabin with ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function and powered rear sun shades
- Unlimited-kilometre five-year manufacturer warranty
- RM49,000 more expensive
- 274 hp and 430 Nm versus the Eletre’s 603 hp and 710 Nm
- 510-litre boot is 178 litres smaller than the Eletre’s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| 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 | — | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 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 Alphard FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Toyota Alphard better?
The Eletre is better for EV performance, claimed 600 km range and a larger 688-litre boot. The Alphard is better for carrying seven occupants, especially with its ottoman captain’s chairs and power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM49,000 more than the Lotus Eletre: RM548,000 against RM499,000.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Toyota Alphard has lower annual road tax at RM754. The Lotus Eletre is RM1,440 per year, a RM686 difference.