Lotus Emeya 2024

• 2026 Lotus Emeya updated, lower prices in Malaysia – Emeya 600 from RM459k, Emeya 900 from RM699k

  In Cars, Local Car Launches, Local News, Lotus / By Mick Chan / 13 August 2025 11:32 am / 1 comment

  

  Lotus Cars Malaysia has announced the updated, 2026 Lotus Emeya line-up for Malaysia, which brings a renaming of the EV model’s variants. There are now five variants, starting from RM459,000 for the Emeya 600.

  The 2026 Lotus Emeya range, at a glance:

  • Emeya 600 – RM459,000
  • Emeya 600 GT SE – RM519,000
  • Emeya 600 Sport SE – RM599,000
  • Emeya 900 Sport – RM699,000
  • Emeya 900 Sport Carbon – RM729,000

  Compared to its pricing at launch in August last year, the base Emeya variant is now RM96k cheaper than when the “hyper-GT” model was launched for the Malaysian market, from RM555k. Meanwhile, the Emeya 900 range is now up to RM78k cheaper than the Emeya R last year.

  All variants of the 2026 Emeya get a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, and the ‘600’ or ‘900’ suffix denotes the power output of the respective variants.

  

  

  

  

  The powertrain in the Emeya 600 delivers 603 hp and 710 Nm of torque to all four wheels, enabling it to do the 0-100 km/h benchmark sprint in 4.15 seconds. Top speed for all Emeya 600 variants is 250 km/h. Equipped with a 102 kWh battery pack, the Emeya 600 has a WLTP-rated range of up to 610 km.

  Meanwhile, the two variants of the Emeya 900 get 905 hp and 985 Nm of torque, propelling the Emeya 900 from 0-100 km/h in 2.78 seconds. Both Emeya 900 variants have a 256 km/h top speed, and drawing from the same 102 kWh battery pack, have a WLTP-rated battery range of up to 485 km.

  All Emeya variants feature 800-volt architecture supporting up to 420 kW DC charging (10-80% in 15 minutes), and up to 22 kW AC charging.

  

  2026 Lotus Emeya 600

  As standard, the base Emeya 600 variant brings active air suspension with Continuous Damping Control (CDC), 20-inch wheels, brake-applied torque vectoring, and LED matrix headlamps. Interior kit includes a KEF Premium 15-speaker sound system, a 29-inch head-up display, four-zone climate control, and LotusWear Performance fabric upholstery.

  Meanwhile, the Emeya 600 GT SE brings the parking pack (autonomous parking assist and remote parking assist), 21-inch alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, an intelligent glass roof, hand-free tailgate, configurable ambient lighting and illuminated side sills.

  

  2026 Lotus Emeya 900

  Going to the Emeya 600 Sport SE variant brings the Lotus dynamic handling pack (active anti-roll bar and active rear-wheel steering), active rear spoiler, active rear diffuser and an active front air dam, while the interior gains front seats with massaging and ventilation functions, along with soft-close doors.

  Stepping up to the 905 hp/985 Nm Emeya 900 Sport brings a two-speed transmission to its driveline, while adding the Lotus dynamic pack as on the Emeya 600 Sport SE, and an active rear spoiler. Inside, upholstery is by the LotusWear Performance fabric in a Quartz theme.

  

  

  2026 Lotus Emeya interior

  Topping the range is the Emeya 900 Sport Carbon, and this adds the extended exterior carbon pack (bonnet panels, front bumper mid and lower panels, wheel liners, door and rear bumper panels), the extended interior carbon pack (carbon centre console, door switch panel, interior lamp and seat back, seat letter box, and seat back panel), the active aero pack (active rear diffuser and active front air dam), and front seats with massage and ventilation functions.

  Bookings for the 2026 Lotus Emeya are being taken through the Lotus Cars locations in Glenmarie, Pavilion Damansara Heights and Penang, and deliveries are expected to commence in September.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lotus Emeya review – how does the four-door electric ‘hyper GT’ stack up against the Porsche Taycan?

  In Cars, Local News, Lotus, Videos / By Mick Chan / 22 August 2024 1:08 pm / 3 comments

  Launched in Malaysia last week, the Lotus Emeya joins the Eletre as the British brand’s second model in its line-up of fully electric four-door models, with another BEV in the brand’s range being the Evija hypercar.

  Here, the four-door electric hyper GT, as Lotus calls it, is sold in Malaysia in three variants – the base Emeya at RM555,000, the Emeya S with the same powertrain but more equipment at RM643,000, and the range-topping Emeya R at RM777,000.

  Both the base Emeya and Emeya S get a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration that outputs 603 hp and 710 Nm of torque, propelling the four-door from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, to a top speed of 250 km/h.

  The more potent setup in the Emeya R outputs 905 hp and 985 Nm of torque – the same output figures as those from the Eletre range – and sends the hyper GT from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0-200 km/h in nine seconds and a 256 km/h maximum.

  

  

  

  

  Lotus Emeya R in Malaysia

  Energy is stored in a 102 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery in the Emeya, or slightly smaller in capacity compared to the 112 kWh unit in the Eletre SUV. This provides the Emeya with a range of 610 km, the Emeya with 540 km and the Emeya R with 435 km of range; all figures are WLTP.

  The car’s 800-volt electrical architecture supports up to 400 kW of DC fast charging, with the 10-80% battery recharge taking just 14 minutes. AC charging is supported at up to 22 kW, and this way a full charge takes 5.5 hours.

  Under its skin, the Emeya gets an electronically-controlled air suspension system, capable of reading the road ahead 1,000 times a second and automatically adjusts for the smoothest possible ride. Wheels are up to 22 inches in diameter, with tyre widths of 265/35 in front and 305/30 at the rear.

  Ahead of its Malaysian market launch, Hafriz Shah has sampled the Lotus Emeya in Austria. Does the four-door EV bring the storied Lotus ride and handling magic into the electrified era? How does it stack up against others in the luxury segment? Watch the review to find out.

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Lotus Emeya EV launched in Malaysia – Taycan rival with up to 905 hp, 610 km range, from RM555k

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News, Lotus / By Jonathan Lee / 16 August 2024 10:33 am / 14 comments

  

  At long last, the Lotus Emeya has been launched in Malaysia, providing some much-needed competition to the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. The electric “hyper GT” is the third fully-electric model from Hethel after the Evija hypercar and Eletre SUV and is being offered with rather competitive pricing.

  That pricing starts at RM555,000 on-the-road without insurance, RM20,000 below estimates and the Emeya’s chief rival, the Porsche Taycan (it’s also nearly RM44,000 less expensive than its Eletre sibling). The Emeya S, which offers additional equipment but no more power, is RM643,000, while the barnstorming Emeya R retails at RM777,000. All prices include a five-year/150,000 km warranty and an eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty.

  For that kind of money, you’ll be getting a large five-door sedan that produces 603 hp (450 kW) and 710 Nm of torque from its dual motors. This is sent to all four wheels, enabling the Emeya to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of 250 km/h.

  

  Step up to the Emeya R and you’ll instead get a staggering 905 hp (675 kW) and 985 Nm. So equipped, the R blitzes the century sprint in just 2.8 seconds and hits 200 km/h in nine seconds, on its way to a top speed of 256 km/h.

  All Emeyas come with a 102 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, slightly smaller than the heavier Eletre’s 112 kWh pack. Even so, the sedan’s (slightly) lower weight and slipperier aerodynamics mean range figures are actually higher, WLTP-rated at 610 km for the base Emeya, 540 km for the Emeya S (due to the larger standard wheels) and 435 km for the more powerful, less efficient Emeya R.

  The Emeya’s 800-volt electrical charger also allows up to 400 kW of DC fast charging, taking just 14 minutes to bring the battery up from 10 to 80% charge. It can also support up to 22 kW of AC charging, so a full charge takes 5.5 hours.

  

  

  

  Under the skin, the Emeya comes as standard with triple-chamber air suspension and adaptive dampers that can respond to changes in road conditions. Many parameters, such as the car’s ride height, suspension stiffness and throttle response, can be adjusted through the five drive modes – Range, Tour, Sport, Individual and Track. The Emeya R adds a handling pack that includes active roll stabilisation and rear-wheel steering.

  Built in Wuhan, China and developed at the Lotus Tech Innovation Centre in Raunheim, Germany, the Emeya is Hethel’s second “hyper EV” after the Eletre. Long (5,139 mm), wide (2,123 mm) and low (1,459 mm) and sporting the brand’s “porous” design language that suggests aerodynamic efficiency – first seen on the Evija hypercar – the car boasts plenty of road presence, even compared to the massive Eletre.

  Aside from the body shape and lower ride height, the Emeya is distinguishable from the front through the distinctive double-L LED daytime running lights (the main headlights are mounted lower down in the bumper, near the corner air ducts). You still get the “petal” active lower grille, black roof, body-coloured C-pillar “fin”, active rear spoiler (here with two selectable levels) and full-width taillight strip from the Eletre.

  

  Wheel options range from 20 to 22 inches in diameter, but the Emeya S and R ride on 21-inch rollers as standard. These hide four-piston brake callipers at the front, while the S and R come with larger brakes with six-piston front callipers. Carbon ceramic brakes with ten-piston front callipers are optional.

  Further differentiating the R is the standard carbon pack consisting of a front splitter, roof, side mirror caps, rear Gurney flap (on the active rear spoiler) and rear diffuser, all made from the lightweight material. You can also get the car with an expanded pack that adds carbon front and rear bumper trim, bonnet panels and side skirts. As per the Eletre, aerodynamic side-view cameras are optional, although they are not fitted on the display vehicles.

  The Emeya’s sumptuous interior is a far cry from the stripped-out cabins of the brand’s trademark lightweight sports cars – as it should be, given that Emeya tips the scales at two and a half tonnes. The dual-cockpit dashboard design and wide centre console are similar to what you’ll find in the Eletre.

  

  

  

  Also shared with the SUV are the brace of screens – twin slimline 12.6-inch driver and passenger displays and a massive 15.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus a 55-inch head-up display. These run on a pair of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips and the Lotus HyperOS, which utilises the gaming-derived Unreal Engine 3 for the 3D representation of the Emeya on the central screen.

  Elsewhere, you’ll find powered seats with plenty of adjustment, with plusher pews and five massage modes added as part of the comfort seat pack. You can also spec the car with the four-seater executive pack, which adds, among other things, rear seat massage and a nine-inch control touchscreen which can be folded flat when not in use. This does have the unfortunate side effect of slashing boot space from 509 litres to just 426.

  Other optional features include a panoramic glass roof (which can be had with an electrochromic “frosting” function) and a 23-speaker, 2,160-watt KEF Reference Audio system (a 15-speaker, 1,380-watt setup comes as standard) tied to the four-seater layout.

  

  

  All Emeyas are fitted with a brace of driver assists powered by dual Nvidia Drive Orin chips. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a 360-degree camera; park assist is offered as an option.

  As with the Eletre, the car also comes with retractable lidar sensors on the roof, front fenders and tailgate. These support highly-autonomous driving capabilities, which Lotus promises will be added on via over-the-air updates as local regulations permit.

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya S

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Lotus Emeya R previewed in Malaysia – EV sedan with 905 hp, 985 Nm, 435 km range, around RM800k?

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Lotus / By Jonathan Lee / 1 August 2024 9:01 am / 3 comments

  

  Fresh from the opening of order books in Malaysia, the Lotus Emeya has landed in Malaysia, in top-dog Emeya R form no less. The electric performance sedan is being shown at a closed preview event in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ahead of its launch, which should be happening very soon.

  The Emeya has an estimated starting price of RM575,000, the same as its chief rival, the Porsche Taycan. This R version will doubtless be quite a bit more expensive, however – judging by how the base Emeya is expected to be RM23,000 cheaper than the related Eletre, the R should retail around the RM815,000 mark (the Eletre R costs RM838,000).

  For that kind of money, you’ll be getting a large five-door sedan that produces a staggering 905 hp (675 kW) and 985 Nm of torque from its dual motors – quite a bit higher than the base Emeya and Emeya S’ 603 hp (450 kW) and 710 Nm. All this is sent to all four wheels, enabling the R to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds and to 200 km/h in nine seconds on its way to a top speed of 256 km/h.

  

  All Emeyas come with a 102 kWh battery, slightly smaller than the heavier Eletre’s 112 kWh pack. But whereas the Emeya and Emeya S have a WLTP-rated range of 610 km and 540 km respectively, the more powerful and less efficient R is only capable of travelling up to 435 km on a single charge.

  It’s a good job, then, that the Emeya’s 800-volt electrical charger allows up to 400 kW of DC fast charging, taking just 14 minutes to bring the battery up from 10 to 80% charge. It can also support up to 22 kW of AC charging, so a full charge takes 5.5 hours.

  Under the skin, the Emeya comes as standard with triple-chamber air suspension and adaptive dampers that can respond to changes in road conditions. Many parameters, such as the car’s ride height, suspension stiffness and throttle response, can be adjusted through the five drive modes – Range, Tour, Sport, Individual and Track. The Emeya R adds a handling pack that includes active roll stabilisation and rear-wheel steering.

  

  

  

  Built in Wuhan, China and developed at the Lotus Tech Innovation Centre in Raunheim, Germany, the Emeya is Hethel’s second “hyper EV” after the Eletre. Long (5,139 mm), wide (2,123 mm) and low (1,459 mm) and sporting the brand’s “porous” design language that suggests aerodynamic efficiency – first seen on the Evija hypercar – the car boasts plenty of road presence, even compared to the massive Eletre.

  Aside from the body shape and lower ride height, the Emeya is distinguishable from the front through the distinctive double-L LED daytime running lights (the main headlights are mounted lower down in the bumper, near the corner air ducts). You still get the “petal” active lower grille, black roof, body-coloured C-pillar “fin”, active rear spoiler (here with two selectable levels) and full-width taillight strip from the Eletre.

  Wheel options range from 20 to 22 inches in diameter, but the Emeya S and R ride on 21-inch rollers as standard; the car you see here gets the largest 22s with carbon fibre aero inserts. These hide larger brakes with six-piston front callipers, an upgrade over the standard four-piston items. Carbon ceramic brakes with ten-piston front callipers are optional and are also fitted here.

  

  Further differentiating the R is the standard carbon pack consisting of a front splitter, roof, side mirror caps, rear Gurney flap (on the active rear spoiler) and rear diffuser, all made from the lightweight material. This particular unit gets the expanded pack that adds carbon front and rear bumper trim, bonnet panels and side skirts; however, it does lose out on the optional side-view cameras.

  The Emeya’s sumptuous interior is a far cry from the stripped-out cabins of the brand’s trademark lightweight sports cars – as it should be, given that the R tips the scales on the wrong side of two and a half tonnes. The dual-cockpit dashboard design and wide centre console are similar to what you’ll find in the Eletre.

  Also shared with the SUV are the brace of screens – twin slimline 12.6-inch driver and passenger displays and a massive 15.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus a 55-inch head-up display. These run on a pair of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips and the Lotus HyperOS, which utilises the gaming-derived Unreal Engine for the 3D representation of the Emeya on the central screen.

  

  

  

  Elsewhere, you’ll find plush power-adjustable seats with a massage function for those at the front and, with the comfort seat pack, at the rear as well. This show car is fitted with the four-seater executive pack, which adds, among other things, a nine-inch control touchscreen which can be folded flat when not in use. This does have the unfortunate side effect of slashing boot space from 509 litres to just 426.

  Other optional features include a panoramic glass roof (which can be had with an electrochromic “frosting” function) and a 23-speaker, 2,160-watt KEF Reference Audio system (a 15-speaker, 1,380-watt setup comes as standard) tied to the four-seater layout.

  

  

  All Emeyas are fitted with a brace of driver assists which include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a 360-degree camera; park assist is offered as an option.

  As with the Eletre, the car also comes with retractable lidar sensors on the roof, front fenders and tailgate. These support highly-autonomous driving capabilities, which Lotus promises will be added on via over-the-air updates as local regulations permit.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lotus Emeya order books open in Malaysia – priced from RM575,000, Taycan rival goes on preview July 30

  In Cars, Local News, Lotus / By Anthony Lim / 22 July 2024 1:51 pm / 7 comments

  

  Lotus Cars Malaysia has announced that the order books for the Lotus Emeya have opened. The all-electric hyper GT, which made its global debut in New York last September and was sighted here recently, will be available in three distinct variants – the Emeya, Emeya S and Emeya R – in Malaysia, with prices starting from RM575,000, putting it up right smack against the Porsche Taycan facelift, which also starts from RM575k.

  The starting price for the Emeya, which will be fully customisable, follows that as indicated previously, when it was revealed that Lotus was planning to price the Emeya lower than the Eletre in key Asian markets, including Malaysia. The announcement of the base Eletre’s revised price of RM598,800 over the weekend confirms this, as the Emeya in its base form is nearly RM24k cheaper than the SUV.

  To recap, the base Emeya shares the same 612 PS (603 hp or 450 kW) and 710 Nm dual-motor powertrain with the Emeya S as well as both the Eletre and Eletre S, and this is good to get it from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds. The higher-spec Emeya R has more in the way of output, in this case 918 PS (905 hp or 675 kW) and 985 Nm, giving it a century sprint time of 2.78 seconds.

  

  

  All variants pack a 102 kWh ternary NMC battery, and maximum travel distance per full charge is quoted as 610 km (WLTP standard) for the Emeya and Emeya S, while the higher output Emeya R can cover up to 485 km (again, WLTP) on a single charge.

  In terms of charging, the car has a 22 kW OBC, with which it takes 5.8 hours to get the battery fully charged from zero via the AC route. As for DC charging, it takes 18 minutes to get the battery from a 10% to 80% state-of-charge at the maximum rate of 350 kW.

  Ahead of its official introduction, the Emeya will be presented through an exclusive preview at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from July 30 to August 4. According to LCM, prospective customers can secure their private viewing session, which will be held daily from 10am to 10pm, by registering their interest at: https://events.lotuscarsmalaysia.com/form. The company added that the booking fee for the Emeya is RM5,000.

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R at BIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya global launch, New York City and press shots

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

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• Lotus Emeya seen in Malaysia – up to 918 PS, 610 km range; EV to launch soon and be priced from RM600k?

  In Cars, Local News, Lotus / By Gerard Lye / 15 July 2024 10:18 am / 1 comment

  

  The Lotus Emeya has been spotted in Malaysia by a few members of the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook, suggesting a launch will take place this month – Q3 as we were told previously. The brand’s third electric vehicle (EV) after the Evija and Eletre first made its debut in September last year and is currently open for bookings.

  No word on official pricing for now, but we were told last month that Lotus plans to price the Emeya lower than the Eletre in key Asian markets, including Malaysia. Given the Eletre currently retails from RM698k for the mid-spec S, the base variant, when it is eventually reintroduced, should be around the low- to mid-RM600k range.

  As such, the Emeya could be at around the RM600k mark, which is below the estimated pricing of RM650k. The suggested figure is also within proximity of the Porsche Taycan that starts from RM575k, while being considerably less than electric luxury sedans such as the BMW i7 (from RM707k) and Mercedes-Benz EQS (from RM649k). Deliveries of the Emeya are set to commence in Q4 this year.

  

  

  The starting variant of the Emeya shares the same 612 PS (603 hp or 450 kW) dual-motor powertrain with the Emeya S as well as both the Eletre and Eletre S, which is good for a 0-100 km/h time of under five seconds. There’s also a higher-spec Emeya R with 918 PS (905 hp or 675 kW) and a century sprint time of 2.78 seconds. All variants pack a 102-kWh battery that provides as much as 610 km depending on variant.

  Are you looking forward to the launch of the Emeya in Malaysia? If the pricing was attractive, is it enough to make you reconsider EVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche or other premium brands? Let us know your thoughts below.

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R at Bangkok International Motor Show 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lotus Emeya EV – bookings open in Malaysia, from RM650k for base variant; Q3 launch, deliveries in Q4

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Lotus / By Mick Chan / 24 April 2024 11:41 am / 21 comments

  

  News has emerged that the Lotus Emeya EV is now open for bookings in Malaysia, ahead of an official launch in the country tentatively scheduled for the third quarter of this year. This will be followed by the start of customer unit deliveries from the fourth quarter.

  Having first made its debut in New York last September, the Emeya four-door GT made its regional showing at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show last month, where has gone on sale in two variants starting with the Emeya S from 5,990,000 baht (RM777,600), and the Emeya R at 6,890,000 baht (RM895,500).

  In Malaysia, pricing is tentatively expected to start from RM650,000 for the base variant. The Emeya S packs a powertrain that produces 612 PS and 710 Nm of torque, which will propel the electric grand tourer from 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. For the top Emeya R that is sold in Thailand, a 918 PS/985 Nm powertrain sends it from 0-100 km/h in 2.78 seconds and to a top speed of 256 km/h.

  

  

  The Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) by Lotus forms the basis of the Emeya, as it does for the Eletre SUV, and thus employs the same 800-volt architecture as on its SUV.

  Specifications from its debut state that the Emeya employs a 102 kWh battery pack, or slightly less than the 112 kWh unit in the Eletre. This gives the Emeya S 610 km of range on a full charge on the WLTP test protocol, while the Emeya R with its higher motor outputs manages 485 km (WLTP).

  Charging is facilitated by a 22 kW on-board charger that yields a 0-100% charge in 5.8 hours, while DC fast charging is possible at up to 350 kW, with which it can attain a 10-80% recharge in 18 minutes.

  

  

  

  

  Rolling stock is a set of 22-inch wheels with 265/35 front and 305/30 rear tyres, and the chassis features an electronically-controlled air suspension system similar to that on the Eletre. Active aerodynamics also feature on the Emeya, an active rear diffuser and an active dual-layer rear spoiler, the latter a 280 mm wide unit, or 100 mm wider than that on the Eletre, and offers 215 kg of downforce.

  The present-day Lotus family ties are evident in the cabin, where the Emeya sports a central floating, full-HD OLED screen accompanied by a 15-speaker KEF audio setup, or 23 speakers for high-end options, with Dolby Atmos-enabled 3D surround sound.

  Bookings for the Lotus Emeya in Malaysia can be made at the Lotus showroom in Pavilion Damansara, and buyers can get in touch at +6016-611 2388. Made in Wuhan, China and arriving in Malaysia in the second half of this year, would the Lotus Emeya be your choice of high-end four-door EV?

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R at BIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Bangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV – Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78 secs, priced fr. RM778k

  In Cars, International News, Lotus / By Anthony Lim / 27 March 2024 1:00 pm / 3 comments

  

  Six months after its global debut in New York City, and just weeks after it completed its final validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer – which is set to go up against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT – making its regional debut in Thailand at the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show.

  Two power output configurations of the Type 133, which sits as the flagship model in Hethel’s line-up of luxury performance EVs, will be sold in the Kingdom, similar to China, where ‘+’ prefix variants are available. The first is the Emeya S, with prices starting from 5,990,000 baht (RM777,600), and the second is the range-topping Emeya R, for which the price starts from 6,890,000 baht (RM895,500).

  In its standard guise, the Emeya comes as a five-seater, but there’s a four-seat option, which is the presentation seen on the display R variant in Bangkok. As highlighted before, much of the Emeya’s technical specs follows that seen on the Eletre, with a blueprint that includes a full-time all-wheel drive with twin motors and Lotus’ ICC intelligent torque distribution system.

  

  On the Emeya S, the electric powertrain offers 603 hp (612 PS, or 450 kW) and 710, which is good enough to get the hyper GT from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h. As for the Emeya R, its set-up delivers 905 hp (918 PS, or 675 kW) and 985 Nm of twist. This obviously brings the sprint time down, in this case to 2.78 seconds, while top speed increases marginally to 256 km/h.

  Measuring in at 5,139 mm long, 2,241 mm wideth (including the side-view cameras), and 1,459 mm tall, with a 3,069 mm-long wheelbase, the Emeya sits on Lotus’ Electric Premium Architecture (EPA), which is also used for the Eletre, and as such features the same 800V architecture as that seen on the SUV.

  At its global launch, the battery specifications quoted a 102 kWh capacity unit, which is less than the 112 kWh unit on the Eletre. This follows into the production examples, with a 102 kWh ternary NMC battery providing the necessary juice for the motors. Maximum travel distance per full charge is quoted as 610 km (WLTP standard) for the Emeya S, while the higher output Emeya R can cover up to 485 km (again, WLTP) on a single charge.

  

  

  In terms of charging, the car has a 22 kW OBC, with which it takes 5.8 hours to get the battery fully charged from zero via the AC route. As for DC charging, the numbers don’t deviate from that stated at the global launch – at the maximum rate of 350 kW, it takes 18 minutes to get the battery from a 10% to 80% state-of-charge.

  Styilng-wise, aside from the distinct dual-tier matrix LED headlight array as opposed to the Eletre’s single strip, the front end of the GT features aerodynamic elements as seen on the Eletre, including the active front grille that debuted on the SUV. Also present is an active air lip, which supports increasing downforce at high speeds.

  The Emeya, which rides on 22-inch wheels with 265/35 front and 305/30 rear tyres, also features an active rear diffuser and an active dual-layer rear spoiler. The latter is 280 mm wide, which is 100 mm wider than the Eletre’s unit, and offers a net downforce of more than 215 kg. Other mechanical highlights include an electronically-controlled air suspension system similar to the Eletre.

  

  

  

  Inside, the cabin largely mirrors the presentation seen on the SUV, including the large central floating full HD OLED screen and a 15-speaker KEF audio system (higher end options have up to 23 speakers), complete with Dolby Atmos-enabled 3D surround sound.

  Aside from PVD aluminium, Alcantara, PU ultrafabrics and Nappa leather, the Emeya also utilises a new luxury thread that repurposes cotton scraps from the fashion and garment industries. Utilised for the cabin upholstery, the company says that the new fibre doesn’t just reduce the material carbon footprint, but offers weight savings as well compared to leather.

  No word yet on when the Emeya will make its way here to Malaysia, but based on that mentioned last year during the car’s debut, local buyers can expect the first orders of the EV, which is built at the Lotus manufacturing plant in Wuhan, to arrive here sometime in late 2024.

  GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R at BIMS 2024

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lotus Emeya debuts – AWD electric four-door hyper sedan with up to 905 hp, 0-100 km/h in just 2.78 secs

  In Cars, Global Car Launches, International News, Lotus / By Anthony Lim / 8 September 2023 6:00 am / 12 comments

  

  A year and a half after it gave its Eletre SUV its global debut, Lotus has unveiled its follow-up all-electric act in the form of the Emeya, with the sedan making its global premiere in an activation event in New York City earlier this evening (or morning, back home).

  The Emeya, known until last week as the Type 133, is a four-door grand tourer the automaker is dubbing a hyper GT, much like how it termed the Eletre a hyper SUV. The company says that its new offering – which will go up against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT – merges all the hallmarks of its rich heritage, combining the very latest in technology with sports car levels of performance.

  Only part of the technical details about the car were revealed at the unveiling, with the company saying that further information on the Emeya, which will sit as the flagship model in the its line-up of luxury performance EVs, will come about sometime in the fourth quarter.

  

  Much of the Emeya’s technical specs follows that seen on the Eletre. The blueprint includes a full-time all-wheel drive with twin motors and Lotus’ ICC intelligent torque distribution system. While not mentioned at the launch, it’s obvious that the variant configuration will mirror that seen on the Eletre, with a base version, S and range-topping R very likely to be in the equation.

  In its highest output form, the Emeya’s dual-motor set-up will provide up to 905 hp (675 kW) and 985 Nm of twist. This is good enough to get this GT from standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 256 km/h. Base outputs weren’t provided, but should follow the 605 hp and 710 Nm seen on the base and S variants of the Eletre.

  As for the battery, the Emeya packs a slightly smaller 102 kWh capacity unit (112 kWh on the Eletre), but Lotus says that range won’t be sacrificed, as it is expected to be broadly similar to that of the Eletre, which is good for up to 600 km of travel on a WLTP cycle.

  

  

  

  The Emeya sits on Lotus’ Electric Premium Architecture (EPA), which is also used for the Eletre (and the upcoming Type 134), and as such features the same 800V architecture as that seen on the SUV, which allows it to be juiced up in rapid fashion. The automaker said that, connected to a 350 kW DC charger, its range can be extended by 150 km with just a five-minute charge, and an 18 minute charge gets the battery from a 10% to 80% state of charge.

  The car’s weight wasn’t disclosed, but word is that it is lighter than the Eletre, which tips the scales at just over 2,500 kg, with that for the R version of the SUV starting from 2,640 kg. Not really a surprise, given that it’s an EV and its size – if you think the Emeya looks longer than the Eletre from the images, it is.

  It measures in at 5,139 mm long, making it 36 mm longer than the Eletre, no slouch at 5,103 mm. The Emeya is also wider, its 2,241 mm width (including the side-view cameras) making it 106 mm wider than the Eletre (2,135 m). The height hasn’t been revealed, but whatever the case, the car’s lower profile than the SUV cements its lengthier feel, especially viewed directly side on.

  

  

  

  Design-wise, aside from the distinct dual-tier matrix LED headlight array as opposed to the Eletre’s single strip, the front end features aerodynamic elements seen on the SUV, albeit presented in rakier fashion. Elements include the active front grille that debuted on the Eletre.

  Also present is an active air lip, which supports increasing downforce at high speeds, improving handling and stability. According to the automaker, this provides the car with a great front-end feel. The Emeya rides on 22-inch wheels with staggered tyre sizes: 265/35 profile front and 305/30 profile rear.

  At the back, there’s an active rear diffuser – which smooths airflow under the car – and an active dual-layer rear spoiler. The latter is 280 mm wide, which is 100 mm wider than the Eletre’s unit, and offers a net downforce of more than 215 kg. Together with the active rear diffuser, it offers the car very stable handling at higher speeds.

  

  

  

  Like the Eletre, the Emeya gets an electronically-controlled air suspension system, capable of reading the road ahead 1,000 times a second and automatically adjusts the vehicle to ensure the smoothest ride.

  Inside, the cabin largely mirrors the presentation seen on the SUV, including the large central floating full HD OLED screen and KEF audio system, complete with Dolby Atmos-enabled 3D surround sound.

  Aside from PVD aluminium, Alcantara, ultrafabrics PU and Nappa leather, the Emeya continues the recycling element in materials with the adoption of a new luxury thread that repurposes cotton scraps from the fashion and garment industries. Utilised for the cabin upholstery, the company says that the new fibre doesn’t just reduce the material carbon footprint, but offers weight savings as well, compared to leather.

  Production of the Emeya is slated to begin next year, and Lotus added that details on market availability and pricing will be announced at a future date. Under current timelines, Malaysian customers eyeing the Emeya can expect the first orders to be fulfilled in late 2024.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

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