Lotus is one of the most famous names in motoring, from its success on the F1 track in the 1960s to the iconic two-seater sports cars of the 80s and 90s. Now, under Chinese ownership, the brand is moving into the electric era.
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Performance and style are two words that come to mind when you see the Lotus name, with iconic cars such as the Elan, Esprit and Elise in the back catalogue. With the new EV models, this is a theme that’s continued with the instant acceleration that electric power brings matching perfectly with the Lotus performance heritage. Lotus has grown up, too, though with the new models bringing all the creature comforts you’d expect of a modern car maker.
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With its historic roots in high performance racing, it’s perhaps no surprise Lotus hasn’t rushed to go electric but now it’s charging ahead, committing to a complete zero-emission future back in 2021. Expect all their future models to maintain the sporty looks and driving style, though, proving once again that electric is fun, as well as green.
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The first electric car from Lotus was the Evija – an EV supercar capable of over 200mph. It launched in 2019 with a limited run of just over 100 models. Lotus has followed that up with the more mainstream Eletre – the brand’s first ever SUV. But don’t think this is just a family runaround… the Eletre has the performance to match any hot hatch or sports car.
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With the quality and performance on offer from its electric vehicles, Lotus fits alongside rivals such as Tesla, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz when you’re considering your next EV lease.
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The Lotus Eletre is like no car you’ve seen before from the storied British sports car maker. It’s a sporting luxury SUV with huge performance, a striking design and a host of premium features to make it one of the most desirable electric cars money can buy.
Storied British brand Lotus is best known for its range of legendary lightweight sports cars. But now it鈥檚 used its long-lived technical knowhow to create a modern and exciting range of luxury EVs.
The likes of the Eletre and Emeya might be very different from Lotuses of old, but they share common traits including agile handling and light weight for their size, plus incredible performance figures. By leasing rather than buying, you can also save a lot of money overall, particularly on upfront costs.聽
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A staple of the British automotive scene, Lotus has a lineage that goes back to 1948, when they were founded in Hethel by Colin Chapman. Believing in the power of simplicity and lightness above all else, this theme has carried through its models to the present day.
The latest Lotus electric cars are too new to accurately predict their reliability, but they feel thoroughly engineered, and Lotus offers excellent aftersales for peace-of-mind if anything does go wrong.
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At the time of writing, there are two electric Lotus models available to lease, in the form of the Eletre and the Emeya. Both are brilliant options at a stellar price. Future plans are likely to see even more models released in the coming years, so it will be worth keeping an eye on new releases.