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2025 Lotus Eletre review: Quick drive
The first step in Lotus' new age is a big, electric SUV to take on the Lamborghini Urus. How does the Eletre step up?
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2022 Lotus Eletre
The new Lotus Eletre is a large SUV available in Australia from $189,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the base variant and topping out at $315,000 for the R variant.
There are 3 variants of the Eletre available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2024.
The new 2022 Eletre is offered with a 3 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Lotus Eletre include electric motor (450kW/710Nm) and electric motor (675kW/985Nm). All variants feature 2-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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Base
2024
$189,900
S
2024
$229,990
R
2024
$279,990
Year
2024
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
450 kW
675 kW
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2022 Lotus Eletre
Dimensions
5,103 mm
2,019 mm
inc mirror: 2,231 mm
inc mirror: 2,231 mm
1,630 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,103 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,019 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,231 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
202412Total Sales
20259Total Sales
20260YTD Sales
Lotus Eletre Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Eletre is the base variant that starts from $189,900.
See all Lotus Eletre PricingThe most expensive Lotus Eletre is the R variant that starts from $315,000.
See all Lotus Eletre PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lotus Eletre is 2250 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lotus Eletre towing capacityThe largest Lotus Eletre is the S variant which measures 2019mm wide, 5103mm in length and sits 1636mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Eletre is the R variant which has 675kW of power and 985nm of torque.
The Lotus Eletre is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Eletre is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3100 kg.
The Lotus Eletre is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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