The Eletre, whose name in some eastern European dialects means “coming to life,” started sales in China in March. It goes on sale in Europe this summer, and Lotus has previously said a U.S. arrival is scheduled to take place in 2024.
Lotus currently offers three grades: a base Eletre, a mid-range Eletre S, and the range-topping Eletre R. The base and S grades share a powertrain, in this case a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup with a single-speed transmission and a peak of 603 hp. The Eletre R features a 2-speed transmission and a peak of 905 hp. The extra power and gearing help the R model sprint to 62 mph from rest in 2.95 seconds and reach a top speed of 165 mph. The base and S grades deliver 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.