The 2025 Lotus Emeya electric sedan built in Wuhan, China, is now on sale in Australia six months earlier than expected.
It will be priced from A$189,990 plus on-road costs, matching the base version of its Eletre SUV sibling – months after its price was slashed by up to $49,000 amid slowing EV sales growth, Drive.com.au reports.
It says more expensive Emeya model grades are $20,000 cheaper than equivalent Eletres.
“Orders are now open – six months ahead of schedule, according to Lotus Cars Australia – with production now underway in China, and the first dealer demonstrators arriving this month.”
Powering all three Emeya variants are dual electric motors and a 112kWh battery pack, as part of an 800-volt electrical architecture said to enable 10 to 80% fast charges in 20 minutes on a 350kW DC charger, says Drive.com.au.
“The Emeya and Emeya S develop 450kW and 710Nm – for 0-100km/h in 4.15 seconds, and a 249km/h top speed – while the Emeya R develops 675kW and 985Nm, for 0-100km/h in 2.78 seconds and a 255km/h top speed.
“Claimed driving range in European WLTP testing is rated at between 498km and 600km for the base and S variants – depending on the wheels and other options selected – or 434-484km for the Emeya R.
“Dual-chamber adaptive air suspension is standard, while available features include a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, KEF premium sound system, an augmented-reality head-up display, and Nappa leather seats.
“Buyers can choose between four- or five-seat layouts, 21-inch or 22-inch wheels, and a number of option packs on the Lotus website.”
