Lotus Emeya vs Porsche Panamera
Verdict
The Lotus Emeya changes the maths for a Malaysian grand tourer buyer: it is RM841,000 cheaper, yet its dual-motor EV set-up gives 603 hp and a quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Porsche Panamera counters with a higher 272 km/h top speed, a petrol drivetrain and a 90-litre tank, but it is slower to 100 km/h and has less boot space. The Lotus also gets a longer 5-year warranty and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the quicker, cheaper electric GT with 610 km of stated EV range and a larger 509-litre boot.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want a petrol grand tourer with a higher 272 km/h top speed and a 90-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Porsche Panamera 348 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 s; Porsche Panamera 5.1 s
- Top speed: Lotus Emeya 250 km/h; Porsche Panamera 272 km/h
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 L; Porsche Panamera 494 L
- Road tax/year: Lotus Emeya RM1,440; Porsche Panamera RM1,865
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000✓ | RM 1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,894 cc |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s✓ | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 102.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 610 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 509 L✓ | 494 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440✓ | RM 1,865 |
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.
Emeya
- 603 hp dual-motor AWD
- Quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 610 km EV range from a 102.0 kWh battery
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
- Very wide 2,241 mm body
- No petrol fuel tank for refuelling stops
Panamera
- Higher 272 km/h top speed
- 90-litre fuel tank
- Wet dual-clutch automatic with AWD
- Costs RM841,000 more
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 4-year warranty
Emeya vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Porsche Panamera better?
For most buyers comparing the numbers, the Lotus Emeya is the stronger pick: it costs far less, accelerates quicker, has more power, more boot space, lower road tax and a longer warranty. The Porsche Panamera is better if you specifically want petrol and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya is priced at RM459,000, while the Porsche Panamera is RM1,300,000. That makes the Porsche RM841,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker. Its dual-motor electric drivetrain does 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the Porsche Panamera takes 5.1 seconds.