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Lotus Eletre Test Drive: Betrayal or Evolution of the Brand?
James
Jun 16, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 288,888
RM 798,000
Top Speed(km/h)
180
265
0-100km/h(s)
4.7
2.9
Launched Year
2024-9-6
2023
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
-
Fuel Type
EV
EV
Body
Segment
C-Segment
E-Segment
Length(mm)
4440
5103
Width(mm)
1873
2019
Height(mm)
1591
1636
Wheelbase(mm)
2702
3019
Weight(kg)
2185
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Boot Volume(L)
404
688
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Motor Output(PS)
419
917
Motor Output(kW)
308
-
Motor Torque(Nm)
670
985
Front Motor Output(kW)
117
225
Rear Motor Output(kW)
183
450
Number Of Motors
2
2
Motor Arrangement
Front+Rear
-
Combined System Output(PS)
419
917
Combined System Output(kW)
308
674
Combined System Torque(Nm)
670
985
EV Range(km)
550
-
Battery Type
Ternary lithium battery
Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity(kWh)
82
-
Power Consumption Per 100 Kilometers(kWh)
15.1
-
Battery Warranty
eight-year / 160,000-km battery warranty
-
Quick Charge Time(h)
0.46
-
Slow Charge Time(h)
8
-
Transmission
Number of gear
1
-
Transmission
EV
EV
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 45R20
275 / 40 R22
Rear Tyres
255 / 40R20
315 / 35 R22
Spare Tyre
-
None
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
194
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
YES
-
Blind Spot Info System
●
●
Lane-keeping Alert
-
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
●
Collision Warning
●
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
7
5
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
knee_airbags
●
-
Rear Airbags
-
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
-
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
360-degree
rear cameras
Auto Parking
●
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Electric
-
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
-
-
Head-up Display
-
●
Instrument Cluster
12-inch driver display
Digital Multi-function Display
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
Power driver seat with memory
8‑Way Driver Power Seat
Seat Features(Passenger)
Power passenger seat
Passenger seat with adjustable 8 ways
Seat Features(Rear)
Mechanical release second seat row
Foldable seat 60:40
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Two-zone climate system
Auto
Rear Air-con
●
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
●
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●fixed panoramic sunroof
●single sunroof
Sunshade
-
●
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
9-inch centre display
Audio touch screen display
Screen Size(inch)
9
15.1
Speaker Brand
-
-
Speakers
8
-
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|---|---|---|
| Volvo C40 Recharge | Stylish appearance The acceleration performance of the dual-motor model is outstandingInterior design is meticulous | Limited headroom in the rear seatsPrice is slightly highCargo space is smaller than XC40 RechargeInfotainment interface is not refinedRange is shorter than some competitors |
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