Gautam Sharma
2027 Lotus Eletre X review: Quick drive
The electric SUV from Lotus has gained a petrol engine, boosting its range to more than 1000km. But is the plug-in hybrid Eletre X any good?
19 Days Ago
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
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Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
450kW / 710Nm
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Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes Augmented Reality: yes
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 15.10
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Os Version
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Steering Wheel Heating: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 6
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 5.59
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 33.41
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 16.71
Mode 3 Duration: 5.80
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.30
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 1.06
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 2.12
Mode 4 Duration: 0.33
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 355.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 355.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 306.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 225.0
Motor 2 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 2 Number: 2
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (hp/PS): 306.0
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (kW): 225.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Supplier: Contemporary Amperex Tech
Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery Voltage: 708.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 111.90
Onboard Charger: 22.0
Useable Battery (kWh): 109.00
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Tilting
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 15.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Passenger Side
Dashboard Passenger Side Screen Size (in): 12.60
Dashboard Passenger Side Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.60
Location: Rear Centre
Rear Centre Screen Size (in): 8.00
Rear Centre Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
HUD Including Augmented Reality: yes
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.5
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 258
Maximum Speed (km/h): 258
Maximum Speed (mph): 160
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 603
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 603
Maximum Power (kW): 450
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 450
Maximum Torque (Nm): 710
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 710
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Other
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Other
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 1.6
Frunk Capacity (L): 46
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 54.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1532
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 24.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 688
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.4
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 187
Overall Height (in): 64.2
Overall Height (mm): 1630
Overall Length (in): 200.9
Overall Length (mm): 5103
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 84.1
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2135
Overall Width (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 87.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2231
Overall Width (mm): 2019
Wheelbase (in): 118.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3019
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Electric
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Yellow
Two Tone: yes
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2250
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4960
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2980
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6570
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2565
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5655
Tare Weight (kg): 2565
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
System Power (W): 1380
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Other
Number of Speakers: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
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