Lotus, formerly a British car manufacturer, has undergone frequent changes in ownership due to financial instability. In 1996, the British car manufacturer merged with Malaysia’s Proton. And after 21 years, China’s Geely group acquired both Proton and Lotus. Currently, the company’s electric car models are being developed and produced in Wuhan, China, including the Emeya, which was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2023.
Recently, Lotus Emeya has officially launched in China. Specifically, the Lotus Emeya entered the Chinese market with 4 variants, ranging in price from 668,000 RMB to 1,180,000 RMB (93,750 – 165,600 USD) or 2.12 billion VND to 3.8 billion VND. This super sedan has a power output of up to 675 kW, a range of 650 km, and a luxurious 4-seater interior. The Lotus Emeya will be available in the European market in the second half of 2024.
The Lotus Emeya is a large, sporty sedan with an eye-catching design. The front of the car features slim two-tier daytime running lights and a sloping bonnet line. The headlights are located on the front bumper of the Emeya. This saloon also has a low beltline, retractable door handles, and a beautiful roofline.
Inside, the Lotus Emeya is horizontally aligned with the Eletre SUV. The car features a large center screen with a 15.1-inch diameter. The steering wheel of this super sedan has 4 spokes and a flat bottom. Behind the steering wheel, we can see the paddle shifters and the ultra-thin instrument cluster with a diameter of 12.6 mm. The front passengers of the Lotus Emeya are also equipped with this 12.6-inch LCD “strip”.
The all-electric Lotus Emeya sedan has 34 sensors for driving assistance, including 4 LiDARs and 2 4D millimeter wave radars. It supports intelligent highway driving and automatic parking.
In terms of power, the fully electric Lotus Emeya sedan will be equipped with dual motors, with a maximum output of 225 kilowatts (equivalent to 302 horsepower) for the front motor and a maximum output of 450 kilowatts (about 603 horsepower) for the rear motor. According to official information released earlier, the Lotus Emeya can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds and reach a top speed of 256 km/h.
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