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2025 Lotus Emeya review: Quick drive
This is a new age for Lotus, which is targeting the Porsche Taycan. Based on our brief taste, the Emeya has plenty of potential.
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Lotus Emeya
The new Lotus Emeya is a Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $189,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $259,990 for the R.
There are 3 variants of the Emeya available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2024.
The Lotus Emeya is only available with an electric motor that produces 450kW and 710Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Emeya is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$189,990 - $259,990†
Transmission
2-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
$189,990 - $259,990†
Transmission
2-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Available Variants
The Lotus Emeya comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.
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Power to Weight
181.45 - 262.14 kW/t
113.3 kW/t
355.12 kW/t
Boot Space
509 litres
326 litres
540 litres
Price
$189,990 - $259,990
$174,500
$611,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
24 months
12 months
72 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,980 - 3,100 kg
2,470 kg
3,250 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,225 - 2,250 kg
1,225 kg
2,250 kg
Approach Angle
12°
12°
Departure Angle
15°
15°
Ground Clearance Unladen
141 - 146 mm
124 mm
148 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
102.22 kWh
0.9 kWh
106 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
22 kW
11 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
350 kW
195 kW
350 kW
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Dimensions
5,139 mm
2,005 mm
1,459 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,139 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,005 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Emeya is the Base that starts from $189,990.
See all Lotus Emeya PricingThe most expensive Lotus Emeya is the R that starts from $259,990.
See all Lotus Emeya PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lotus Emeya is 2250 kg offered by the following variants: Base and S.
See all Lotus Emeya towing capacityThe largest Lotus Emeya is the S which measures 2005mm wide, 5139mm in length and sits 1464mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Emeya is the R which has 675kW of power from its null engine.
The Lotus Emeya is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Emeya is the R which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Emeya uses Electric.
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