Geely first Chinese company to ship EVs to Canada under new trade deal 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. The Eletre is produced at a plant in Wuhan, China. Accord...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Auto China 2026: Lotus Technology unveils limited edition Eletre X, enters Canada with electric Eletre SUV 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 with modern electric ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

river Clemente Faria Junior. The firm will be responsible for imports, sales, and after-sales services, without direct integration with other Geely operations in Brazil. The initial lineup will include the Emira and Evija sports cars, imported from the United Kingdom, as well as the electrified SUV Eletre and the Emeya sedan, sourced from China. These models will be available both for immediate delivery and through customized orders, targeting a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Lotus Technology, China secures UN R171 certification for Lotus Eletre 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 Systems. The Lotus Eletre has received UN R171.01 certificat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Lotus presents hybrid EV technology called X Hybrid, first European model to be named Eletre X 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 global debut in China and is known ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

nter 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 new policy will create a strong opportunity for Lotus Tech to reposition its brand. The new tariff policy is expected to cut the Lotus Eletre’s planned retail price in Canada by around 50%, making it far more competitive. Based on Lotus Technology press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

01 units, up 6.5% y/y. In Malaysia, the brand’s market share was expected to rise to 19.4%. The annual export volume stood at 6,000 units, the highest since 2012 and up 26% y/y. Polestar sold over 60,000 units, up over 30% y/y. Lotus Cars launched facelifts of two core vehicle models, namely, the Eletre and the Emeya, with optimized positioning. Specifically, the facelifted Eletre saw a sales volume growth of 30% y/y in the Chinese market. From...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

es Lotus’s new design approach called “The Lotus Theory,” based on three key principles – Digital, Natural, and Analogue (DNA). The car features the innovative LOTUSWEAR system, which interacts in real time with both the driver and passengers. Lotus will also present all-electric Hyper-SUV Eletre and the Hyper-GT Emeya. The Hyper-SUV Eletre offers up to 918 hp and a range of up to 600 kilometers. The four-door Hyper-GT Emeya can go from ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Lotus introduces updated model range for Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT 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 AWD system, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of 4...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Ambarella, US provides 4D imaging radar technology for Lotus Eletre and Emeya Hyper-GT 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 navigation on autopilot (NOA) and automatic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

Lotus Technology enters GCC region with Electre SUV and Emeya models On August 30, Lotus Technology (Lotus Tech) announced that it has secured local homologation certification for the Eletre SUV and the Emeya GT sedan models in the GCC region facilitating the start of Eletre SUV deliveries in the region. The reservations of Emeya (GT, Sedan) models have also begun. Additionally, Lotus announced that the new Lotus showrooms in prime locations acr...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Lotus Cars collaborates with Bosch and Mobilize to provide charging solutions On January 16, Lotus announced its collaborations with Bosch and Mobilize Power Solutions to deliver charging services for owners of its Eletre and the upcoming electric hyper-GT, Emeya, both at home and while on the move. Lotus owners through the Bosch network will be able to access over 600,000 charging stations in 30 European countries, including the UK, Germany, and...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

Lotus NYO licensed for testing Level 3 autonomous driving in Wuxi On December 29, the Lotus NYO Eletre test vehicle with Level 3 autonomous driving features was officially licensed for testing autonomous driving on expressways and highways in Wuxi. The Lotus NYO Eletre SUV is being filed for pilot market access of Level 3 autonomous driving with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, aiming at becoming one of the first appr...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05

a liquid-cooled all-in-one DC charger, power cabinet, and charging unit. Lotus is using liquid-cooled technology across its charging solutions to make charging EVs easier and faster. The new Liquid-Cooled all-in-one DC Charger offers ultra-fast charging of up to 450 kW. For example, with the Lotus Eletre R, it can add up to 88.5 miles or 142 km of range with approximately 5 minutes of charge.The Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet is a modular power cab...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

gwang U8 PHEV, Lexus RX 500 h F Sport, Maserati Grecale, Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 D 4MATIC Avantgarde, MINI Clubman Cooper S Final Edition, Mitsubishi Triton Athlete, Nissan GT-R, Peugeot 2008 SUV, TATA Super Ace Mint, etc. The BEV models put on display included Aion Y Plus, Changan L07, ORA 07, Lotus ELETRE R, MG4 Electric Icon, NETA GT, NEX electric pickup truck, Tesla Model 3, Volvo EX30 Pure Electric, Wuling Mini EV, etc. This exhibition is expe...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

Lotus enters India with Eletre electric SUV in 3 versions On November 9, multiple sources reported that Lotus, the British carmaker has finally entered the Indian market by presenting three different versions of the car: Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R with Exclusive Motors as its dealer-cum-service partner, who will establish an exclusive retail outlet for Lotus next year. Eletre and Eletre S feature the 450 kW / 600 bhp single-speed version, with...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/10

s carbon footprint at both the organizational and product levels. The company targets green manufacturing using a range of measures including rainwater reuse and heat recovery systems, as well as its own photovoltaic power station. Lotus Technology also plans to produce sustainable products such as Eletre, Lotus Tech’s first fully electric hyper SUV to reduce reduces its CO2 emissions. Based on Lotus Technology press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/27

Hesai AT128 at its center. The lidar is integrated with the car's roof design, providing a futuristic look and empowering high-resolution 3D perception capability. The luxury electric vehicle is available for sale in Germany and Norway.In addition to Hiphi Z, Hesai's AT128 is also carried by Lotus Eletre. Based on Hesai Technology press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/06

Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV makes North American debut at Pebble Beach On August 21, the Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV made its public debut in North America at Monterey Car Week, taking center stage at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.The Lotus sales team received significant interest, kick-starting the push for customer deposits in advance of the Eletre launching in the U.S. market in 2024.The Eletre SUV, along with the Eletre S and Eletre R pre...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/22

Lotus Cars, UK ramps up production and increases its orderbook On August 10, Lotus announced a significant increase in its order book with 17,000 units for its Eletre hyper SUV and Emira, a mid-engine sports car. Lotus produced over 2,200 units of Emira models at its UK sportscar manufacturing facility, up by 321% compared to the same time in FY22, making Emira's order book fully booked for the next two years. The company also ramped up the prod...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11