What’s the spec like?
Model as tested: Eletre S
The Eletre certainly commands quite a high price tag, but it’s got absolutely loads of technology on board to help justify this.The main focal point is the 15.1-inch OLED screen in the centre of the dashboard.At just 10mm it’s impressively thin, but it’s responsive and accurate with plenty of functionality.You can’t get Apple CarPlay at present – it’s said to be coming via an over-the-air update – but it’s more than user-friendly enough to begin with anyway.There are quite a number of menus, mind you, but it’s good that there are chunky physical controls for the heating. The Eletre is also kitted out with some of the latest assistance systems available.At the front and rear you’ll find deployable LIDAR setups; they can’t be operated to deliver self-driving functionality at present due to local regulations, but it certainly puts the Eletre in good stead for the future.
Price: £104,500
Engine: Electric motor
Power: 603bhp
Torque: 710Nm
Max speed: 160mph
0-60mph: 4.3 seconds
MPG:
Emissions: 0g/km
Range (if applicable): 373 miles
Verdict
The Eletre isn’t just a good electric vehicle, it’s a good car in its own right.Though Lotus might’ve been behind the pack for EVs, the Eletre has put it firmly out in front and well ahead of rivals who have yet to introduce their own performance EV. Sure, it might not tie in to the original Lotus lightweight philosophy, but the Eletre’s execution, delivery and driving stye are everything you’d expect from the team in Hethel.
Facts at a glance
Model: Lotus Eletre
Base price: £89,500
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