Lotus made a name for itself with small, spritely sports cars that offer extreme handling and performance, but the new Eletre bucks that trend in a big way. It’s an electric SUV, and while it offers striking styling and an upscale interior, it’s such a significant departure from the brand’s long-standing philosophy that many buyers are confused.
2025 Lotus Eletre Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Lotus Eletre
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Lotus Eletre
Lotus has been talking about the Eletre for a while, so it seems like it’s been around forever, but the 2025 model year is its first on sale. As a brand-new model, there are no changes to the SUV for the model year.
Design
The Eletre features a sharp design with a unique grille and front fascia, slim headlights, and an aggressive hood design. The rear has a striking LED light bar and an almost fastback shape, giving the SUV a car-like look, even if it’s nothing like Lotus’ other vehicles.
Powertrain
Lotus equips a 603-horsepower electric powertrain as standard with dual motors and all-wheel drive. That said, the base configuration isn’t available at launch, leaving the more expensive and hugely powerful Eletre R’s 905-horsepower setup. Not many test units have been distributed, but early impressions note that the SUV is massively powerful but lacks some of the brand’s handling magic. Even with the most advanced adaptive suspension systems, the extreme weight of EV batteries is hard to overcome.
Interior
The Eletre is available with four- or five-seat options, and the automaker employs high-end finishes like suede, leather, wool, and bronze. The front-cabin is clean and simple, with most controls relegated to the large touchscreen. While the front bucket seats are nicely supportive and heavily bolstered, the rear bench is a bit too flat and could use more support. Additionally, many note that the Eletre’s sloping roofline cuts into rear headroom, making the space challenging for taller adults.
Technology
A 15.1-inch touchscreen is the centerpiece of the Eletre’s dash. It runs on Lotus’ parent company, Geely’s, interface and offers a range of features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the system has yet to be fully tested, it’s based on software used by millions of vehicles globally, which should give it a relatively straightforward interface with desirable features.
Safety
Due to its cost, the Lotus Eletre likely won’t receive crash-testing results, but the automaker says it will offer a range of advanced driver-assist features, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and more. Lotus will also offer a semi-autonomous driving assistance system with LiDAR and other sensors.
Pricing and Release Date
As of the time of this writing, the 2025 Lotus Eletre is expected to start at around $107,000 for the late-release base trim. The R model costs $145,000 and the Carbon Edition starts at around $230,000. Lotus will likely offer several customization and options packages for the vehicle that make it more expensive.
