On June 30, Zenos Cars signed Heads of Terms with Lotus Cars regarding the future use of the Hethel Performance Hub in Norfolk as a production center for its vehicles. The announcement was made during the launch of the Hethel Performance Hub.
The Hethel site is being developed into a hub for high-performance vehicle

On June 26, China's ambassador to Canada ‌Wang Di told Reuters that Geely’s first Lotus brand EVs under the new lower tariff agreed upon between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Canada in July.
"Geely EVs will ⁠be arriving in Canada next month and they will be holding a cerem

On June 29, Cranfield University joined Lotus Cars Hethel Performance Hub to accelerate automotive innovation. Lotus Cars has created the UK partnership platform for innovation in automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing, and low-volume industrial production. Hethel Performance Hub is established at Lotus headq

On June 11, Lotus Cars Limited announced the launch of the Hethel Performance Hub (HPH), a new initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in low-volume, high-performance industries.
The hub will bring together automotive manufacturers, technology companies, emerging businesses, and academic institutions within a co

On June 2, Lotus Technology Inc. launched the Lotus Eletre X E segment SUV, the first vehicle built on the company’s X-Hybrid architecture. The model is available for order across mainland Europe, with prices starting at EUR 96,990. The deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2026.
Eletre X is powered by Lotus’ X-Hybr

On May 28, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed a headlamp system for LOTUS For Me, the first hybrid hyper SUV from LOTUS Cars. The system integrates high and low beams, a cornering lamp, and an adaptive front-lighting system in a compact package.  FORVIA HELLA is responsible for developing and supplying the

On May 26, Lotus unveiled the Emira 420 Sport, the most powerful, lightest, and most aerodynamically capable Emira ever built, in Europe. The model sits at the top of the Emira lineup.
The Emira 420 Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 420 PS and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed d

On May 11, Lotus Technology Inc. announced, “Focus 2030,” a new business strategy aimed at strengthening the company’s competitiveness and supporting its transition toward a more sustainable business model amid ongoing market challenges.
Under the new strategy, Lotus will continue to focus on lightweight design, aero

On May 7, Geely announced that it has become the first Chinese company to export EVs from China to Canada under a new trans-Pacific trade deal, after shipping 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers.
“Riding the wind, setting sail, establishing a new record for Chinese electric vehicle exports,” Lotus wrote on its Weibo account.

HERE Technologies (HERE) and Lotus Technology Inc. (Lotus) debuted Lotus’ first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution at Auto China 2026. This launch marks the first time a Chinese automaker has introduced a unified cockpit navigation and Highway NOA system for internationa

On April 24, Lotus Technology Inc. announced two key updates in North America and China, showing its expansion into new markets and segments.
At Auto China 2026, Lotus revealed the Eletre X Black & Gold Limited Edition, limited to 78 units to celebrate the brand’s 78th anniversary. It combines Lotus’ racing heritage

On April 23, it was reported that Lotus will enter the Brazilian market as the fifth brand from Geely Group in the country, following earlier reports that the automaker plans to introduce its brand Lynk & Co SUV to the market in 2026.
The brand will be imported and operated by LTS Brasil, an independent company led b

On March 13, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that it has been certified under UN Regulation No. 171 (UN R171.01) issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, becoming the second global automaker to achieve this certification.
UN R171 is the first global regulation for Level 2 Driver Control Assistance

On March 6, Lotus introduced Europe’s first and only hybrid technology capable of delivering 952 PS, with a combined driving range exceeding 1,200 km and up to 350 km of pure electric range. This platform is called X Hybrid. It will make its European debut in the upcoming Lotus Eletre X.
The X Hybrid system made its

On January 17, Lotus Technology Inc. announced its support for Canada’s new tariff policy, which allows up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles each year to enter the country at a reduced tariff of 6.1%. This strengthens China–Canada trade relations and will help its company’s growth in the North American market.
The

On December 29, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that it has entered into a share subscription agreement with ECARX Holdings Inc (ECARX), a global mobility technology provider. The strategic investment aims to strengthen cooperation between the two companies.
Under the agreement, ECARX will acquire 16,788,321 newly is

On December 12, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model made its public debut on December 5, 2025, through inclusion in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC’s new-vehicle catalogue. As the first PHEV in Lotus’ 77-year history, this marks a key milestone in th

On September 5, 2025, Lotus announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. The event will feature the German premiere of the Theory 1 concept car, the iconic Lotus 99T F1 car and the exclusive Emira Limited special edition.
Theory 1 is a concept car that introduces Lotus’s new design ap

On August 19, Lotus Technology (Lotus) announced that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement with New York-based ATW Partners, a New York-based investment firm, to raise up to USD 300 million through convertible notes, which can be converted into the company’s ordinary shares in the form of American depo

On June 28, Lotus released a statement in response to recent media reports about the potential closure of its UK plant.
The company confirmed that it is continuing normal operations and has no plans to close the factory. Lotus reaffirmed its strong commitment to the UK, which serves as the core of its sports car man