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

Announced on June 13, 2025, New Energy Asia Sdn. Bhd, a newly-formed joint venture between HICOM Engineering Sdn Bhd (HESB) (a DRB-HICOM subsidiary) and Hangzhou Flash Charging New Energy Co Ltd (HFC) (a Lotus Technology Inc. subsidiary), has launched a comprehensive range of high-quality EV charging equipment for Ma

On June 5, Lotus announced that it has added the range-topping Emira V6 SE and the entry-level Emira Turbo to its Emira lineup.
The new Emira V6 SE is powered by a six-cylinder supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine, delivering a maximum power of 400 hp. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox featuring a Limi

On May 4, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ), a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), partnered with Lotus Cars KSA, a leading global manufacturer luxury sports cars, to provide advanced charging solutions specifically designed for Lotus custom

On April 16, Lotus Technology (Lotus Tech) announced that Geely International (Hong Kong) Limited had exercised its put option on April 14, 2025, requiring Lotus Tech to acquire Geely’s 51% stake in Lotus Advance Technologies Sdn Bhd (Lotus UK).
Lotus Tech plans to acquire the 51% stake in Lotus UK through a non-cas

On April 11, multiple sources reported that Lotus, a British carmaker, has announced that it will be cutting up to 270 jobs in UK.
The company has announced a proposed business restructure to ensure sustainable operations, amid volatile and evolving market conditions including the US tariffs and shifting consumer de

HERE Technologies, a location data and technology company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lotus Robotics, the intelligent driving arm of Lotus Technology, to develop an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot solution that delivers Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving functions.
The partnership aims to provide

On April 2, Lotus announced that it has revamped the line-up for its Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT, introducing a simplified lineup with performance-based model names: "600" and "900” that clearly reflects the electrifying power output of the new models.
The Eletre 600 and Emeya 600 feature a dual-motor 612 hp

On March 10, Lotus Robotics, the self-driving technology unit of Lotus, announced a partnership with CaoCao Mobility, the ride-hailing unit strategically invested in by Geely Holding that will accelerate the deployment of its autonomous driving solutions globally. 
CaoCao Mobility has launched a new autonomous drivin

On March 4, Lotus unveiled the new Emira Turbo SE, updating the Emira lineup alongside the Emira V6. The vehicle can be ordered with prices starting from EUR 109,490. The Emira sports car range is produced at Lotus’ factory in Hethel, United Kingdom, which has an annual capacity of around 5,000 cars a year.
The new

On December 2, (AWS) announced that Lotus Technology has chosen AWS as its preferred cloud provider to help support its development of intelligent, luxury car experiences. Lotus will use AWS to implement its Vision80 Strategy to transform the company into a global luxury technology brand by 2028.
Lotus will apply AWS

On November 19, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Lotus Robotics, has secured a total contract value of approximately USD 130 million for its intelligent driving solutions to date.
Lotus Robotics has secured agreements with major automotive conglomerates across Europe, Japan, and other key markets,

On September 24, Ambarella, Inc. announced that its Oculii AI 4D imaging radar technology would be deployed worldwide in the 2023 and 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV as well as the 2024 Lotus Emeya fully electric hyper-GT from Lotus Technology. The vehicles’ L2+ semi-autonomous systems include highway and urban