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

ncluding manufacture, remanufacture, and reuse. Located at Unipart’s manufacturing site in Coventry, Hyperbat was established in 2018 as a specialist, high-tech facility for low-to-mid volume, high-performance battery manufacturing. It has delivered several programs, including battery systems for Lotus’ first fully electric hypercar. Based on Unipart press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

- to E-class NEV models to reduce the average R&D cycle and overall cost per model by over 30%. Geely Holding Group will give full play to the brand advantages of Geely Auto, Galaxy, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr, and exert the localized operational capabilities of global brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus in the European and American markets. In addition, the group will work with international partners such as Renault Group to create a new paradig...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Lotus Technology supports Canada’s new EV tariff policy 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 new policy will create a strong opportunity for Lotus Tech to reposi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

achieved an NEV sales volume growth of 71% y/y. Proton Cars sold 162,601 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 E...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Lotus Tech secures USD 23 million strategic investment from ECARX, China 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 issued ordinary shares of Lotus Tech through a private placem...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

Lotus to introduce PHEV model in China in 2026 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 the brand’s electrification roadmap. The official launch of the model in China is...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ims to achieve 1,000 chargers in 1,000 days, IONAGE Technologies provides the platform for residents to book, monitor, and manage home charging sessions. The initiative plans to reach 5,000 housing societies by 2028. Confident Group is implementing EV charging across its projects, such as Confident Lotus and Aquila. Residents can now access on-premises charging as a part of standard amenities. Based on JSW MG Motor India press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

ven international companies to provide "IoT" services for cars in Egypt.  The signatories include several major international brands such as OnStar (General Motors Group), Mansour MG Automotive Company (Chinese brand IM), Global Auto Company (BMW), Alpha Ezz El Arab Company (Volvo - Aston Martin - Lotus - Lynk&CO), Egyptian International Automobile Company EIM (Zeekr / BAIC), Egyptian Trading Company and Automotive Company (Audi - Skoda), and SM...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Geely sends vehicles to Europe in new “Jisu Glory” Ro-Ro vessel On September 21, Geely Holding Group announced the maiden voyage launch for the “Jisu Glory” at the Meixi Ro-Ro Terminal of Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China. It is carrying vehicles from five brands under the group: Geely, Zeekr, smart, Lotus, and Farizon; bound for key European markets, including the United Kingdom (UK) and Belgium. The Vessel is 199....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

IAA Mobility 2025: Lotus to showcase Theory 1 Concept, Emira Limited, and EV models 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 approach called “The Lotus Theory,” based on...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

g solution at IAA Mobility 2025. ECARX’s new global navigation system, integrated with HERE’s advanced navigation platform, is designed for rapid integration, multi-scenario adaptability, and seamless compliance with international data regulations. The solution is already supporting models from Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart, and Hongqi.  ECARX also introduced the latest iteration of its Skyland New intelligent driving solution using a single syste...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

promote the extension and strengthening of the local New Energy Vehicle industrial chain. It is reported that Galaxy will be Geely’s first passenger vehicle brand to go into production in Hubei. Previously, Geely Holding Group deployed key automotive industrial entities, such as ECARX, SiEngine, Lotus, DreamSmart, and Mintimes, and major projects in the WEDZ. From a WEDZ press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Lotus Technology secures USD 300 million funding from ATW Partners, USA 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 depositary shares. The Lotus has also signed a master credit f...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Lotus confirms UK operations, Denies plant closure rumours 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 manufacturing, design, motorsport, and engineering activities. Additionally...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

CP AXTRA joins Rêver to deploy BYD e-van fleet for improved Last Mile Delivery in Thailand On June 25, 2025, CP AXTRA PCL, the company behind Thailand’s top wholesale and retail brands Makro - Lotus’s, announced a major step toward greener logistics through a partnership with Rêver Commercial Vehicles Co., Ltd., the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in Thailand. As part of this collaboration, CP AXTRA will deploy around 300 BYD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

erships aim to promote clean mobility and advance EV charging technology for both passenger and commercial vehicles. NEA will initially operate as a B2B distributor and aftersales support provider for EV charging equipment, not as a charge point operator (CPO). In addition to supplying chargers for Lotus-branded EVs, NEA will also offer white-label solutions for other businesses targeting the wider EV market. While the charging equipment from HFC...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

HESB–HFC form New Energy Asia JV to drive EV charging advancements in Malaysia and ASEAN 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 Malaysia and the ASEAN market. The collabor...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Lotus adds range-topping V6 SE, entry-level Turbo to Emira lineup in Europe 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 Limited Slip Differential (LSD) as standard, with an optiona...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06