Lotus ELETRE series

Lotus

ELETRE

Lotus ELETRE is a China-market battery electric suv 4–5 seats series with 4 visible trims.

China price

CN¥558,000 – CN¥863,000

Body / energy / seats
SUV · Battery electric · 4–5 seats
Visible trims
4 trims
Range
560–650 km CLTC
Peer cohort
10 series
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1 · Competitive snapshot

How does the ELETRE compare with similar electric SUVs?

Compared with 10 similarly priced electric SUVs sold in China.

Lotus ELETRE stands out most for typical performance and comfort and practicality on typical-trim comparisons.

Range & charging

Below average

Typical rated range trails the peer cohort.

  • Typical CLTC range — 605 km CLTC
  • Up to 650 km CLTC
  • Battery capacity — 112 kWh

Performance

Leading

Typical trims deliver class-leading straight-line performance.

  • Typical maximum power — 562.5 kW
  • Up to 675 kW
  • 0–100 km/h — 3.73 sec

Smart technology

In line with peers

Core connected and assistance features broadly match peers.

  • Driver assistance — Standard across all trims
  • Parking assistance — Standard across all trims
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims

Comfort & practicality

Above average

Comfort and practicality equipment is stronger than average.

  • Second-row functions — Standard across all trims
  • Suspension — Standard across all trims
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims

Features & equipment

In line with peers

Feature availability broadly matches comparable cars.

  • Audio system — Standard across all trims
  • Powered cargo access — Standard across all trims
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims

Price position

More affordable

Typical trims cost less than most comparable models.

  • Typical trim price — CN¥723,000
  • Entry price — CN¥558,000
  • Price range — CN¥558,000–CN¥863,000

Strengths

  • Typical performance
  • Comfort and practicality

Trade-offs

  • Rated range trails comparable cars
  • Smart technology advantage is limited

Compare with similar cars

Same body, energy and seat class, with a reasonably overlapping China price range.

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2 · Buyer fit

Who is the ELETRE best for?

Based on published scene outcomes and at least two supporting facts; untranslated reasons remain hidden.

Best suited to

Families with children

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Seating: 4 seats–5 seats
  • Length: 5,103 mm
  • Second-row functions: Standard across all trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 3 suitable, 1 conditional.

Drivers prioritizing performance

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Power: 450 kW–675 kW
  • Torque: 710 N·m–985 N·m
  • 0–100 km/h: 2.95 sec–4.5 sec

Trim impact: Power or acceleration differs by trim.

Published trim results: 3 suitable, 1 conditional.

Best-matched trim: 2026 Lotus ELETRE model 900 5 seats

Consider carefully if

Urban commuters

Trim-dependent

Based on published results for 3 of 4 current trims.

Why

  • Length: 5,103 mm
  • Width: 2,019 mm
  • CLTC range: 560 km CLTC–650 km CLTC

Trim impact: The entry trim changes the purchase price.

Published trim results: 2 suitable, 1 conditional.

Best-matched trim: 2026 Lotus ELETRE model 600 5 seats

3 · Everyday experience

What is the ELETRE like to drive and use every day?

Only current English content and deterministic published facts are shown. Dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Driving & performance

Typical trims are strong, with a further step up on higher trims.

Published power, acceleration and drivetrain show how performance changes across trims; they do not replace an untranslated road-test verdict.

Published evidence

  • Published power spans 450–675 kW across current trims.
  • Published 0–100 km/h times span 2.95–4.5 sec 0–100 km/h.
  • Drivetrain choices: Dual-motor all-wheel drive.
  • Powerful, direct dual-motor four-wheel drive response, sporty chassis tuning, tight steering feel, suitable for those who enjoy driving pleasure and control
  • Strong and linear power output, precise steering and suspension support
  • Can still sense minor road vibrations in comfort mode, not suitable for users seeking absolute comfort
  • Leading for typical maximum power across 11 series
  • Leading for typical 0–100 km/h across 11 series

Cabin comfort

Core comfort equipment is consistent across the lineup.

This conclusion uses only direct seat, suspension and climate equipment. Body dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Published evidence

  • Second-row functions — Standard across all trims.
  • Suspension — Standard across all trims.
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims.
  • Cargo access — Standard across all trims.
  • Front seating space is ample, seats provide good wrapping, but rear legroom and seat comfort are average, sound insulation may be affected by frameless doors and wide tires
  • Front sports seats provide good support, air conditioning and independent zones enhance comfort
  • Rear space not competitive compared to some competitors, suspension tends to be firm

Space & practicality

Paying more does not buy a larger body or longer wheelbase.

All current trims use the same key body dimensions, so trim choice changes equipment and performance rather than cabin size.

Published evidence

  • Seating capacity: 4–5 seats.
  • Body length: 5,103 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Wheelbase: 3,019 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Audio system — Standard across all trims.
  • Powered cargo access — Standard across all trims.
  • Trunk volume sufficient, supports high-voltage fast charging, endurance data undisclosed but battery capacity not small, ergonomics favor the driver.
  • Fast refueling speed, rich intelligent configuration
  • Endurance performance unverified, attention needed in winter

Smart tech & daily use

Core connected features are standard across the lineup.

Only formally defined connected, assistance, parking and display parameters are included.

Published evidence

  • Driver assistance — Standard across all trims.
  • Parking assistance — Standard across all trims.
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims.
  • Head-up display — Standard across all trims.
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims.
  • Powerful in-vehicle hardware, dual 8155 chips ensure smoothness, rich driver assistance hardware, but actual experience depends on software optimization, some features require optional installation
  • Leading intelligent hardware configuration, OTA (Over-the-Air) capabilities expected
  • Driver assistance features currently at L2, advanced features require payment and have not been fully validated

4 · Trim decision

Which ELETRE should you choose?

Roles use published price, protocol-labelled range, power and acceleration only. They are not value rankings.

Entry choice
  • Lowest published price

2026 Lotus ELETRE model 600 5 seats

CN¥558,000

650 km CLTC · 112 kWh · 450 kW · 4.5 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • Entry-price reference trim

Good for

Budget-focused buyers

This is the lowest available published price in the visible lineup.

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Range choice
  • Longest CLTC range
  • Middle published price point

2026 Lotus ELETRE 600 SE 5-seater model

CN¥608,000

650 km CLTC · 112 kWh · 450 kW · 4.5 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥50,000

Good for

Drivers prioritizing rated range

This trim leads the visible trims that publish the same cltc range protocol.

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Performance choice
  • Quickest published acceleration

2026 Lotus ELETRE model 900 5 seats

CN¥838,000

560 km CLTC · 112 kWh · 675 kW · 2.95 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥280,000
  • −90 km CLTC
  • +225 kW power
  • 1.55 sec quicker

Good for

Performance-focused buyers

Its published power and acceleration facts define the performance role.

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Performance choice
  • Highest published power

2026 Lotus ELETRE model 900 4 seats

CN¥863,000

560 km CLTC · 112 kWh · 675 kW · 2.95 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥305,000
  • −90 km CLTC
  • +225 kW power
  • 1.55 sec quicker

Good for

Performance-focused buyers

Its published power and acceleration facts define the performance role.

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Reference data

Specs explained

High-value published parameters are shown only where the current visible trims provide them.

China list price

CN¥558,000–CN¥863,000

The published China list-price range shows the entry point and how far upper trims extend. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

CLTC range

560–650 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

Battery capacity

112 kWh

Battery capacity helps explain range potential, weight and charging needs. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

DC charging power

420 kW

Peak DC power indicates charging capability, while an actual stop also depends on the charging curve and conditions. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Maximum power

450–675 kW

Published maximum power helps frame acceleration capability and overtaking reserve. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Maximum torque

710–985 N·m

Torque is one input to initial response; calibration, gearing and traction also matter. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

0–100 km/h

2.95–4.5 sec

A lower published 0–100 km/h time indicates quicker straight-line acceleration. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Drivetrain

Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Drivetrain changes traction and can separate entry and performance trims. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Seats

4–5

Seat count is a capacity fact, not proof of passenger comfort. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Length

5,103 mm

Length affects road footprint and parking space; it does not directly prove cabin room. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Width

2,019 mm

Width affects road and parking footprint and may support shoulder room, without proving it. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Wheelbase

3,019 mm

Wheelbase is a packaging dimension and is not used alone as a ride-comfort conclusion. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Body style

SUV

Body style helps frame access and cargo layout, but exact usability still depends on the vehicle. The published value is the same across all current trims.