Verdict
At RM649,000 against RM769,000, the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE is the sensible buy unless you genuinely want supercar-grade shove in a massive electric SUV. The RM120,000 gap buys a jump from 603 hp to 909 hp and cuts 0-100 km/h from 4.5 to 3.0 seconds, but both get dual motors, all-wheel drive, a 112.0 kWh battery, 688 litres of boot space, 10 airbags and AEB. The cheaper car also has 600 km range, 20 km more than the 900 Sport, and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE if you want the same 112.0 kWh battery, 688-litre boot, 10 airbags and five-seat SUV layout while saving RM120,000.
Pick the Lotus Eletre Eletre 900 Sport if 909 hp and a 3.0-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than the 580 km range and RM4,890 yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM649,000 for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; RM769,000 for the Eletre 900 Sport
- Power: 603 hp for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; 909 hp for the Eletre 900 Sport
- 0-100 km/h: 4.5 seconds for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; 3.0 seconds for the Eletre 900 Sport
- Top speed: 258 km/h for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; 265 km/h for the Eletre 900 Sport
- EV range: 600 km for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; 580 km for the Eletre 900 Sport
- Road tax: RM1,440 per year for the Eletre 600 Sport SE; RM4,890 per year for the Eletre 900 Sport
Eletre 600 Sport SE
- Lower RM649,000 price
- Longer 600 km EV range
- Much lower RM1,440 yearly road tax
- 603 hp is far down on the 900 Sport
- 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time is slower
- Lower 258 km/h top speed
Eletre 900 Sport
- Huge 909 hp output
- Very quick 3.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 265 km/h top speed
- Costs RM120,000 more
- Shorter 580 km EV range
- RM4,890 yearly road tax is much higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,000✓ | RM 769,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | 909 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 985 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 580 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 2-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 2 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds | 2.95 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h | 265 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres | 688 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 315/35R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys | 22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys | 22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440✓ | RM 4,890 |
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.
Eletre 600 Sport SE vs Eletre 900 Sport FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE or Lotus Eletre Eletre 900 Sport better?
The Eletre 600 Sport SE is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers. It has the same battery size, seats, boot space and safety count, with 600 km range and much lower road tax. Choose the 900 Sport only if you want its 909 hp performance.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre Eletre 900 Sport costs RM120,000 more than the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE, at RM769,000 versus RM649,000.
How much faster is the Lotus Eletre Eletre 900 Sport?
The Eletre 900 Sport does 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 1.5 seconds quicker than the Eletre 600 Sport SE’s 4.5 seconds. It also has 909 hp versus 603 hp.