Lotus Makes Its India Debut With The Eletre Electric SUV

The British automaker has inaugurated its first Indian outlet in New Delhi

• The Lotus Eletre SUV comes with an active front grille and matrix LED headlights upfront.

• Inside, it gets a big 15.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display for its minimalist cabin design.

• The Eletre SUV comes with 3 different powertrain options, all with a 112 kWh battery pack.

• Based on the choice of the powertrain, the Lotus Eletre offers a range of up to 600 km or over 900 PS of performance.

Lotus, the British car manufacturer, has officially made its entrance into the Indian automotive scene with the Lotus Eletre electric SUV. It will be available in three variants and prices start at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom, pan India). The British marque has opened its first outlet in New Delhi. The full price list is detailed as follows:

The Lotus Eletre made its India-debut in the top-spec R variant.

Aggressive Looks

The Eletre electric SUV boasts a highly aggressive stance and a sleek silhouette. At the front, it features L-shaped matrix LED headlights complemented by an active grille and big air dam. On the sides, you'll notice stylish 22-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (optional 20-inch and 23-inch alloy wheels available), and the overall profile of the SUV appears to draw parallels with other flagship models in the high-performance SUV space like the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari Purosangue.

At the rear, the sloping roofline seamlessly transitions into the tailgate, complemented by a big active rear spoiler. The SUV features connected LED taillamps, accentuated by a prominent blacked-out rear bumper, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

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Sporty, Plush Interiors

From the inside, the Lotus Eletre SUV features an all-black interior theme with black seat upholstery. The cabin's main highlight is its 15.1-inch floating infotainment touchscreen, which controls all functionalities of the car. Additionally, slim driver’s and co-driver’s displays are integrated into the dashboard. For the rear passenger, a separate infotainment display is also available.

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Other features on board include a standard 15-speaker KEF sound system with a 1,380 W output. However, the top-spec version of the SUV is equipped with a 2,160 W, 23-speaker setup offering 3D surround sound. The Eletre is also equipped with Lidar sensors and comes with autonomous driving technology. 

Lotus also offers the Eletre with two advanced driver assistance system packs: the parking pack and highway assist pack. Meanwhile, the Eletre R also offers a Lotus Dynamic Handling pack, carbon fibre pack, gloss black wheels wrapped in high-performance tyres and stainless steel pedals.

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Powertrain Check

The Lotus Eletre electric SUV gets 3 powertrain options, all of them utilising a 112 kWh battery pack. The specifications have been detailed below.

Rivals

In India, the Lotus Eletre Electric SUV can be regarded as a premium alternative to the Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX, or an electric alternative to the Lamborghini Urus S.

The British marquee will also be bringing its mid-engine sports car to India, the Lotus Emira, sometime in 2024.

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