Lotus Eletre, with 600km range, goes official: Check top features
What's the story
British automaker Lotus has revealed its Eletre crossover SUV. Its deliveries will begin in the international markets in 2023. As for the highlights, the vehicle has a futuristic look, a luxurious tech-forward cabin, and is capable of "end-to-end autonomous driving." It is propelled by an electric powertrain and promises a range of around 600km on a single charge.
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Why does this story matter?
The Eletre is Lotus's first car to be manufactured in Wuhan, China, and introduces a new platform intended for "lifestyle" vehicles. The four-wheeler rivals the Tesla Model X and is likely to attract a lot of buyers in the global markets. If the car makes its way to India, the rivalry in the electric four-wheeler segment will be raised.
Exteriors
The car has four LiDAR sensors and split-style headlamps
Lotus Eletre has a grille with interconnected triangular pieces that open when the motors and battery pack need cooling, cameras instead of ORVMs, 22/23-inch wheels, split-style headlights, and a full-width taillamp that can change colors. It sports four pop-out LiDAR sensors: two on the roof, one above the windscreen, and one above the rear glass. Dimensions-wise, the car is 5,103mm long and 1,999mm wide.
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It attains a top-speed of 260km/h
Lotus Eletre packs two electric motors linked to a battery with a capacity of over 100kWh. The setup generates 600hp of power and allows the car to sprint from 0-100km/h in less than three seconds. It has a top-speed of 260km/h and a 600km range.
Interiors
The vehicle gets an AR head-up display and glass roof
Lotus Eletre has a four/five-seater cabin with a panoramic glass roof, a 15-speaker surround-sound audio system, a head-up display with augmented reality, a large center console, sports seats with a wool blend fabric trim, and a flat-bottom multifunctional steering wheel. It houses a 1.18-inch strip instead of an instrument panel and a 15.1-inch landscape-oriented touchscreen infotainment system with support for over-the-air updates.
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Lotus Eletre: Pricing and availability
In the US, the Lotus Eletre electric SUV is expected to carry a starting price-tag of around $120,000 (roughly Rs. 91 lakh). It will be up for grabs in the country from 2024 onward.