Lotus Cars is one of the most exclusive manufacturers that we can find on the market. With an almost artisanal automobile manufacturing process, the British company has managed to stay in the market despite the years of instability that is taking place in the industry. With a very strict policy regarding the configuration that their cars must have, it is making way for new mobility concepts and solutions.
The best proof of this is the commitment to the introduction of electric mechanics and the future production of bodies completely unrelated to the two-seater configuration and low weight. What is happening within the Hethel-based firm? The key, perhaps, is shown to us by Emeya, the latest creation that shows how quickly the market is evolving. Is this an adaptation to the new needs of the public or are we facing the loss of the essence and values as a brand?
Emeya, the demonstration of the change that is taking place at Lotus
The Lotus Emeya is a sporty sedan that has purely electric mechanics. Breaking all the molds of the British company’s classicism, this model stands out for having the same platform configuration as the Eletre, the SUV that was already presented some time ago. He production horizon points to 2024 and, without a doubt, we are faced with one of the most interesting proposals in the sector. Its main rival will be the Porsche Taycan in its sportier variants.
Although there is still much information left to be known, it is known that it will have exclusively electric mechanics with a power of 675 kW and a maximum torque of 985 Nm, according to Ars Technica. However, the key to this model lies in the design aspect. In addition to having a very attractive image, it has been particularly designed to improve the aerodynamic coefficient of the assembly. In this way, it is expected to achieve important improvements in terms of consumption and, above all, performance on the road. The first records point to coverage of the distance 0-100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
In relation to the technology applied to the battery, a set with a capacity of 102 kWh will be located on the chassis. These are figures similar to those offered by the Tesla Model S, so it could exceed 500 kilometers of autonomy with each complete charging cycle. This is, without a doubt, a very interesting configuration from the point of view of current standards. In addition, there will be the 800 V technology that the Porsche Taycan also has. On a 350 kW fast charger, it would be possible to achieve a charge from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes.
The Lotus Emeya is based on the same platform as the latest SUV presented by the company.
There are no official figures regarding its entry into the assembly line. However, you would only have to wait a few months for this to happen. Is about a very risky bet for a company like Lotus. After all, we are facing one of the most exclusive manufacturers on the market. And you, do you think it is a logical adaptation to the current market or is it a sacrilege that breaks with the entire history that has always characterized it? The debate is served.