Lotus, that paragon of driving purity, now sets its sights on electrified grandeur with the Emeya hyper GT. This sinuous new creation follows the Eletre SUV in heralding Lotus’ EV ambitions, promising peerless performance wrapped in sustainable splendor.
Sharing the Eletre’s basic architecture, the Emeya nonetheless strikes its own unique chord. A 102 kWh battery energizes motors capable of summoning 905 ethereal horses, rocketing to 60mph in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 2.8 seconds. The 800-volt electrical system allows for 350 kW charging, restoring 90 miles of range in a mere 5 minutes – perfect for powering short scenic sojourns between lengthier journeys.
Lotus targets around 300 miles per full charge, similar to the Eletre. Augmenting the power and poise, the Emeya deploys active aerodynamics and four-wheel steering ballet to tame curves and the wind alike. Its design echoes the Eletre, yet is tailored to GT traditions like a bespoke silk suit.
Within, sustainable fabrics wrap passengers in unexpected luxury, complementing a cavernous touchscreen that would look at home on a yacht. A two-speed rear gearbox expertly apportions torque, dancing with the front motor’s solo transmission. Standard 21 inch wheels, or optional 22s, provide the footing for this two-door’s deft moves.
Pricing has yet to premiere, but six figures would not surprise given the ambition on display. The Eletre ranges from $85,000 to $120,000, so expect the Emeya to follow suit when curtain rises in 2024. Yet for some, such expense may prove worthwhile to pilot this revolutionary Lotus into uncharted territory.
Make no mistake, the Emeya remains unmistakably Lotus beneath its elegant new evening dress. It shall not coddle passengers in pillowy comfort, nor waft them along detached from the mechanical realities. Rather, this promises to be a machine in the purest sense – one that thrillingly translates every input into immediate forward momentum. An electric supercar tempered by practicality, a GT in the truest sense.
The diapasons have been tuned, the orchestra assembled. Now Lotus’ maestros need only take the podium and unleash the first notes of their electrified masterpiece. The motoring world awaits the debut performance.
