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NZ Autocar
6 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Lotus revamps Eletre and Emeya variants
Lotus has freshened the Eletre SUV and Emeya GT line-ups for the new model year. The company also now offers customers more convenience, clarity, and tailored customisation when configuring their Eletre or Emeya. The '600' and '900' model names reflect the power output of these electric models. GT SE and SPORT offerings return to the present line-up. Effective immediately, Lotus offers the Eletre and Emeya as 600 or 900, referencing the two horsepower output versions of both models. It pairs those new versions with predefined equipment levels containing popular options and choices. Customers can therefore select between sportiness or luxury- and technology-led specification. There are now five clearly defined trim levels. They comprise Eletre 600, 600 GT SE and 600 Sport SE, as well as 900 Sport. The Eletre 900 Sport Carbon is the absolute flagship. The Lotus Emeya uses similar nomenclature. Customers can also further customise their vehicle to their own taste thanks to a wide selection of optional packages, individual options and colours. New exterior colours include Zenith White and Akoya White for the Eletre. Quartz and Jasper interior themes are offered, as is Lotuswear Performance Fabric for the seats. Overview of main standard features per model Eletre 600: 450 kW (612 bhp) dual-motor, 4WD, 112 kWh battery pack, 22kW onboard charger, active air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, 20-inch wheels, torque vectoring by brake, LED matrix headlights, KEF Premium 15-speaker audio, HUD, four-zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats. Eletre 600 GT SE: Intelligent glass roof, parking pack, 22-inch alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, KEF Reference 23-speaker audio, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills. Eletre 600 Sport SE: Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors. Eletre 900 Sport: 675 kW dual-motor, two-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats. Eletre 900 Sport Carbon: extended exterior carbon pack, interior carbon pack, Sports bonnet (lightweight composite material), massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors. Emeya 600: 450kW (612 bhp) dual-motor, 4WD, 112 kWh battery pack, 22kW onboard charger, active air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, 20-inch wheels, torque vectoring by brake, LED matrix headlights, KEF Premium 15-speaker audio, HUD, 4 zone climate control, Jasper interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats. Emeya 600 GT SE: parking pack, 21-inch alloy wheels, six-piston brakes, Intelligent glass roof, hands-free tailgate, configurable ambient lighting, illuminated side sills. Emeya 600 Sport SE: Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, active rear diffuser and active front air dam, massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors Emeya 900 Sport: 675 kW (918 hp) dual-motor, two-speed transmission, Lotus dynamic handling pack, active rear spoiler, Quartz interior theme with Lotusware Performance Fabric for the seats. Emeya 900 Sport Carbon: extended exterior carbon pack, extended interior carbon pack, active rear diffuser, active front air dam, massaging and ventilated front seats, soft-close doors The new Emeya and Eletra 900 deliver a 0-100km/h time of 2.78 and 2.95 sec, respectively. Top speed for the Eletra is 256km/h and Emeya 900 265km/h. The 0-100 km/h sprint takes 4.15sec in the Emeya 600 GT while the Eletre 600 requires 4.5sec. Respective top speeds are 250 and 256km/h. With a maximum range of 610 km (WLTP;Eletre: 600 km), they are well suited for long electric road trips. Emeya has 800V battery technology with Advanced Lotus Hyper Charging. A 10-80 per cent rezip takes around 14 minutes using a 400kW DC charger (Eletre: 20 minutes from 10-80 per cent at a 350kW DC fast charger). Lotus says that both vehicles feature class-leading ride and handling, steering and aero performance. Air flows through, under, over, and around the vehicles which are said to have 'porosity'. For more information on new Eletre and Emeya, head to or Lotus Auckland. Eletre 600 $189,900 Eletre 600 GT-SE $199,990 Eletre 600 Sport SE $224,900 Eletre 900 Sport $259,900 Eletre 900 Sport Carbon $279,900 Emeya 600 $189,900 Emeya 600 GT SE $199,990 Emeya 600 Sport SE $224,900 Emeya 900 Sport $259,900 Emeya 900 Sport Carbon $279,900
Fibre2Fashion
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Fibre2Fashion
Trützschler's TRUECYCLED yarn drives sustainability in Lotus cars
Insights Trützschler's TRUECYCLED process enables WYRON truecycled yarn, made by Brain of Materials, to enter Lotus electric cars, featured in Lotus Emeya and Eletre models. Made from 50 per cent post-consumer textile waste and 50 per cent recycled polyester, the high-quality yarn meets strict automotive standards and is produced in Western Europe. Thanks to Trützschler's advanced TRUECYCLED process, high-quality recycling yarn has now entered Lotus electric cars. Together with the German company Brain of Materials, Trützschler played a crucial role in ensuring that the so-called WYRON truecycled yarn meets the strict requirements of the automotive sector. Featured in the Lotus Eletre and Emeya models, this innovative material proves that sustainability and top performance can go hand in hand. Trützschler's TRUECYCLED process enables WYRON truecycled yarn, made by Brain of Materials, to enter Lotus electric cars, featured in Lotus Emeya and Eletre models. Made from 50 per cent post-consumer textile waste and 50 per cent recycled polyester, the high-quality yarn meets strict automotive standards and is produced in Western Europe. Brain of Materials, located in Mönchengladbach, Germany, produces the WYRON truecycled yarn for Lotus, using state-of-the-art Trützschler technology. The open-end yarn consists of 50% post-consumer textile waste and 50% recycled polyester, Nm 15. It is used for the back sections of car seats, providing a sustainable solution without compromising the standards expected by Lotus, a prestigious car brand known for its high-performance sports cars and electric vehicles. According to Lotus, the yarn's premium haptics, lightweight properties, and sustainability attributes perfectly suit the spirit of its Emeya and Eletre models. Adding to its sustainability credentials, the production process – from collecting post-consumer waste to spinning the yarn – takes place entirely in Western Europe. 'At Lotus, we take a holistic design approach, with a commitment to true innovation and sustainability, whilst maintaining a luxury look and feel. WYRON truecycled yarn demonstrates that dedication, and we're thrilled to be the first automotive brand to bring the material to life in our cars' said Marie-Camille Lecoq, Head of CMF Sustainability at Lotus. The heart of this success: Trützschler's recycling expertise Achieving such a breakthrough requires cutting-edge recycling technology and deep expertise. 'At Trützschler, we are proud to contribute our decades of know-how in textile recycling and innovative machinery solutions to this pioneering project,' says Christian Franke, Head of the Project Department at Trützschler. 'By working closely with Brain of Materials for many years, we've ensured that the WYRON truecycled yarn meets the demanding standards of the automotive industry, while offering high quality and durability.' This is made possible by the comprehensive TRUECYCLED process, which provides a system solution for textile recycling. Covering every step from cutting and tearing textile waste to carding and drawing secondary fibers, TRUECYCLED enables the efficient production of sustainable, reliable yarns that serve as a premium alternative to conventional materials. Driving sustainability forward The integration of WYRON truecycled yarn into Lotus vehicles marks a milestone in both the textile and automotive sectors. It proves that (textile) recycling can produce high-quality materials suited for the most demanding applications – showcasing its potential to shape the future of mobility and beyond. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU) Disclaimer - All News/Articles items are subject to copyright and no article either in full or part may be reproduced in any form without permission from Fibre2Fashion Pvt. Ltd. Disclaimer - All News/Articles items are subject to copyright and no article either in full or part may be reproduced in any form without permission from Fibre2Fashion Pvt. Ltd.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
King Charles Goes Green With Lotus Eletre Electric SUV: Report
King Charles III is going to add a brand new electric vehicle to his collection of cars in the form of the Lotus Eletre. Based on reports of multiple media outlets, the British monarch is settling for the performance EV, despite old Land Rovers being his preferred choice of wheels. For many, this might not come as a surprise, considering His Majesty's vocal support for environmental causes. Furthermore, this is not the first electric vehicle in the royal garage. His Majesty owned a Jaguar I-Pace, which was sold in an auction in 2024 with 35,000 miles (56327 km) on the odometer. Talking about alternative fuel vehicles, his garage also had an Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which uses bioethanol as a fuel. The latest in the list will be Eletre. However, it is not confirmed if it is the Eletre, Eletre S, or Eletre R. The Eletre and Eletre S are equipped with a 603 hp dual-motor system, offering a range of 600km. In contrast, the Eletre R boasts a 905 hp dual-motor configuration with a 2-speed transmission, achieving a maximum range of 490 km. The torque figures stand at 710 Nm for the former and 985 Nm for the latter, with acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.5 seconds for the Eletre and Eletre S, and in just 2.95 seconds for the high-performance R model. All variants come with all-wheel drive and active air suspension as standard features. Additionally, there's a selection of five driving modes along with a torque vectoring system. The Eletre R also includes a handling pack, carbon fibre components, gloss black wheels, and high-performance tires as standard. Each of the three versions is powered by a 112kWh battery that can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes when using a rapid charger. A 22kWh AC charger is also included as standard equipment. The SUV was launched in the Indian market in 2023 with a starting price of Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom).
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lotus may return to V8 power for the first time in over two decades
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lotus may return to V8 power for the first time in over two decades
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. 'We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8,' Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). 'The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward,' he said. 'It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. 'There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it.' It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. 'Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet,' he said.
