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

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

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

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

Lotus launches charging solutions for electric vehicles On November 28, Lotus launched its own electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions including 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 Eletr...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

xpo will be hosted in Bangkok with the concept of “Mobility: Imagination and Beyond”. The 40 car brands from 11 countries and 23 motorcycle makers from 7 countries joining this event include Aion, Audi, Bentley, BMW, BYD, Changan, Ford, Great Wall Motor, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, Moke, Neta, Nex, Nissan, Peugeot, POCCO, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata, Tesla, Toyota, Vo...

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

Lotus Technology targets carbon neutrality by 2038 On October 25, Lotus Technology Inc., a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, released its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights the company’s ESG strategy and 2022 ESG achievements as part of Lotus’s advancement into a fully electric and sustainable luxury mobility provider under the brand’s Vision80 strategy. Lotus Tech expects to a...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/27

ng the 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

Pirelli develops Elect tires as OE fitment for Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) announced that it has developed Elect tires as original equipment (OE) to equip the Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV. Pirelli has homologated 10 different tires with different front and rear tire sizes. The vehicle will be available with a 22in (275/40R22, 315/35R22) and a 23in (275/35R23, 315/30R23) P Zero, both available with and without ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

Lotus begins accepting orders for all-new Eletre, electric Hyper-SUV in UK and Europe On June 26, Lotus announced that its new electric hyper-SUV, Eletre is available for order in Europe. The vehicle price starts at GBP 89,500 in UK and EUR 95,990 in Europe.There are 3 different versions of the vehicle available – Eletre, Eletre S, and Eletre R – with the choice of two powertrains. The 112 kWh battery for all versions has a charging time (10%...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/27

Lotus relaunches in South Korea, reveals new expansion plans in Asia-Pacific region On May 30, Lotus announced that it has relaunched in South Korea and signed a partnership with automotive retailer Kolon Mobility Group (KMG). KMG has become the official importer and sole distributor of Lotus in South Korea.They will soon start the construction of a new Lotus Brand Centre in Seoul which will open in Q4, 2023. KMG will launch two lotus models, the...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/30