Lotus has released an electric liftback with 918 hp. (15 photos)

Lotus has declassified its new flagship - Emeya, the first five-door model. The liftback received not only a spectacular appearance, but also enviable dynamic characteristics comparable to those supercars. The company itself calls Emeya Hyper-GT.





Lotus already has an electric supercar, the Evija, and the new one looks vaguely like him. But the liftback is much more like another an unusual model of the company - the Eletre crossover. They have similar outlines optics and front bumper, similar design of the sides and rear. At this Emeya was equipped with many active aerodynamic elements, including, for example, a front splitter, rear spoiler and diffuser. IN In different operating modes, they can both regulate downforce and increase the cooling efficiency of units.

The minimalistic interior features a “layered” front panel with compact instruments and display for the front passenger, as well as large central touchscreen. There is also a projection screen with visual diagonal of 55 inches, and premium acoustics with active noise reduction. Lotus hasn't gone into hardware details yet interior, mentioning only that new environmentally friendly finishing materials. In their production, not only plastic is used garbage, but also, for example, cotton waste that remains after clothing production.

Two Lotus Emeya electric motors work through a 2-speed gearbox a gearbox similar to the one Porsche uses on the Taycan. They develop 918 hp. With. and 985 Nm, which allows acceleration to 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds at a top speed of 256 km/h. Range data have not yet been revealed. It is known that a 102-kilowatt battery can be refill for a range of 150 kilometers in just 5 minutes, and charge up to 80% will take 18 minutes using a 350-kilowatt charger stations.

The liftback chassis uses pneumatic elements and adaptive shock absorbers with sensors that assess the condition of the road 1000 times per give me a sec.

The company promises more detailed information about the superliftback to be made public in the fourth quarter of 2023. Electric car production starts at the beginning of 2024, Emeya will be assembled in China at facilities Geely. The company is making a serious bet on the Emeya and Eletre pair. If in In 2022, Lotus was able to sell only 576 petrol Emira coupes, then Electric cars have already received more than 17 thousand applications.