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

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