Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya costs RM841,000 less than the Porsche Panamera and brings 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time against 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1 seconds. Its 102 kWh battery, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging make it the clear choice for an EV-led grand tourer. The Panamera counters with a 272 km/h top speed, five doors, split-folding rear seats and richer front-seat comfort. Both are all-wheel-drive CBU grand tourers with air suspension, but the Lotus also has the larger 509-litre boot and longer warranty cover.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 610 km EV range, 420 kW DC charging and much quicker acceleration for RM841,000 less.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want a petrol PDK grand tourer with a 272 km/h top speed, split-folding rear seats and heated, ventilated memory front seats.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Performance: Lotus Emeya 603 hp, 710 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds; Porsche Panamera 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1 seconds.
- Top speed: Lotus Emeya 250 km/h; Porsche Panamera 272 km/h.
- Energy storage: Lotus Emeya 102 kWh battery with 610 km range; Porsche Panamera 90-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Porsche Panamera 494 litres.
- Warranty: Lotus Emeya five years/150,000 km plus eight years/200,000 km for the battery; Porsche Panamera four years/100,000 km.
Emeya
- RM841,000 lower purchase price
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time
- 610 km range, 420 kW DC charging and 509-litre boot
- 250 km/h top speed versus 272 km/h
- Fixed rear seats versus the Panamera's 40:20:40 split-folding arrangement
- No listed heated, ventilated memory front seats or panoramic glass roof
Panamera
- 272 km/h top speed
- Heated, ventilated memory front seats
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, panoramic glass roof and auto parking
- RM841,000 higher purchase price
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.15 seconds
- 494-litre boot is 15 litres smaller and warranty cover is shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 610 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | PDK |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 494 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | Electric 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 | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 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 |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | 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 Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | — |
| 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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Emeya vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Porsche Panamera better?
The Lotus Emeya is the stronger choice on price, acceleration, EV range, charging and warranty. Choose the Porsche Panamera only if its petrol PDK drivetrain, 272 km/h top speed, split-folding rear seats and richer comfort equipment matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM841,000 more than the Lotus Emeya.
Which is more practical for luggage and passengers?
The Emeya has the larger boot at 509 litres versus 494 litres. The Panamera is more flexible for carrying long items because its rear seats fold 40:20:40, while the Emeya's rear seats are fixed.