The Lotus Emeya is the brand’s first 4-door hyper-GT car, and joins the Eletre and Emira in Singapore.
So, what exactly is a ‘hyper-GT’? Lotus defines it as a grand tourer capable of completing the 0-100km/h sprint in under three seconds. The Emeya R, the top dog of the range, is claimed to achieve this in 2.78 seconds.
This impressive feat is thanks to its dual motors, which produce 905bhp and 985Nm of torque. Also unique to the Emeya R is its two-speed automatic gearbox, unlike the single-speed transmissions found in the other models.
All three are powered by the same 102kWh lithium-ion battery, providing up to 435km of range (WLTP).
Lotus claims that the Emeya seamlessly blends their engineering and design expertise. Interestingly, these advancements are subtly integrated into the car; instead of flaunting oversized spoilers, the Emeya relies on ‘Porosity’ and active aerodynamics to boost performance.
In Lotus-speak, ‘Porosity’ refers to how air flows around and through the vehicle. In the Emeya, this is managed by 8 strategically placed vents. These vents also help cool the brakes, electric motors, and batteries.
Active aerodynamic components include an electronic front grille, air dam, rear diffuser, and a 296mm rear spoiler. Lotus states that this setup provides over 215kg of downforce at higher speeds to stabilise the Emeya.
Most prospective customers would probably spring for the middle-rung Emeya S. While it also boasts a dual-motor setup, it churns out a slightly lower 603bhp and 710Nm of torque. The Emeya S clocks the century sprint in 4.2 seconds and offers up to 540km of range.
The Emeya also has a “base” variant, which shares the same performance stats as the S. This version features smaller brakes and 4-piston front callipers instead of six. This is the variant to choose if you want efficiency, offering a maximum range of 610km.
Charging is a breeze with the Emeya’s 800-volt architecture, which supports charging rates up to 402kW. This means (with a fast enough charger) the batteries can be juiced from 10% to 80% in just 14 minutes.
The interior follows the same design direction as the Eletre, with premium materials and a cacoon-like ambience for all occupants.
Thanks to its long wheelbase (approximately 5.1 metres), the Emeya has copious amounts of room in the back. The airy atmosphere is aided by the expansive sunroof that allows tons of natural light in.
A thin instrument cluster and heads-up display provide essential information to the driver, whilst entertainment and other features are managed by the large central touchscreen.
Even if the price figures for the Lotus Emeya exclude COE and options, the figures quoted by Lotus Singapore is still mighty competitive against other performance EVs in the segment.
| Lotus Emeya Model | Price (Without COE) |
| Emeya | $415,000 |
| Emeya S | $438,000 |
| Emeya R | $563,000 |
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