Lotus Eletre 675kW R 112kWh 5dr Auto Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Lotus Eletre reviewThe Lotus Eletre offers the best interior of any Lotus to date – by a huge margin – plus there’s loads of grip in corners and it’s a comfortable high-speed cruiser. Unfortunately, you have to put up with a lot of road noise and the ride is uncomfortable around town.
The trim
See full equipmentTo help you make the most of its extra performance, the Eletre R comes equipped with active anti-roll bars and stickier, more track-focused tyres. In addition, it adds a Track driving mode, which lowers the car’s ride height, improves the responsiveness of its motors and allows more slip before the traction and stability control intervene.
The engine
See full engine specsLike cheaper versions of the Eletre, the flagship R has an electric motor on each axle, making it four-wheel drive. However, the one at the rear is massively uprated, boosting total power to 905bhp. As a result the 0-62mph time is slashed from 4.5sec to just 2.95sec, while top speed rises by 5mph to 165mph. On the downside, the official range between charges falls to 310 miles.
