| Lotus Emeya | |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus Cars |
| Production: | 2024–present |
| Assembly: | China: Wuhan, Hubei (Wuhan Lotus Technology) |
| Designer: | Ben Payne[1] |
| Class: | Executive car (E) |
| Body Style: | 5-door liftback |
| Layout: | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform: | Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) |
| Related: | Lotus Eletre |
| Motor: | 2× Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
| Weight: | [2] |
The Lotus Emeya is a battery-electric luxury super saloon manufactured by the British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning sometime in 2024.[3] Officially designated a "Hyper GT",[4] it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style.[5] [6] It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's third electric vehicle - following the Eletre and the Evija - and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. This car is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan.[7]
On 29 August 2023, Lotus confirmed that the production version of the Type 133 will be called the Emeya. It was revealed officially on 7 September 2023 in New York City.[8] [9]
As of May 2024, the Emeya is available for order in the UK starting at £94,950 and in the EU at €106,400.[10] With a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout, the car produces between to in the R trim, which will see off 0-62mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 2.78 seconds,[11] with a range of up to 379 miles (610 kilometres).[12]