And with a blisteringly-quick ‘R’ model also available, the Lotus Eletre is a match for electric rivals such as the Tesla Model X, as well as the traditionally-fuelled Lamborghini Urus and Aston Martin DBX.
There are three versions of the Eletre - the Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R - all of which share the same large 112 kWh battery.
The single-motor Eletre and the Eletre S have identical performance figures, making 603 hp, sprinting from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, and being able to travel 373 miles between charges.
The Eletre R, however, takes power up to 905 hp and boasts 985 Nm of torque. The R is capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in 2.95 seconds, which is just a shade slower than the 1020 hp Tesla Model X ‘Plaid’, which can hit 62 mph from a standstill in 2.6 seconds.
Yet for all that performance, the Lotus Eletre R still enjoys a range of up to 304 miles between charges.
Top speed for the carbon fibre-laden R model is 165 mph, which trumps the Model X Plaid’s 163 mph max figure.
Meanwhile every Eletre, including the base models, come loaded with game-changing levels of technology. A ‘digital cockpit’ uses the same ‘Unreal Engine’ system that makes modern video games look so realistic.
Standard spec also includes active air suspension, torque vectoring, 22 inch alloys, wireless phone charging, a high-definition OLED screen, and a 15-speaker KEF Premium Audio system. The Eletre’s LIDAR technology also supports end-to-end autonomous driving.
The Eletre S adds extras such as privacy glass, an active rear spoiler, configurable ambient lighting, and an air quality system.
The flagship Eletre R, meanwhile, enjoys a ‘Track’ mode that lowers the suspension, stiffens the dampers and anti-roll control, and delivers a ‘higher level of dynamic performance at longitudinal and lateral limits for the most ambitious drivers’, says Lotus.
To find out more about a Lotus Eletre SUV lease don't hesitate to email us at enquiries@selectcarleasing.co.uk or alternatively call us on 0118 467 8430 and one of our friendly leasing consultants will be happy to help.
- Car Leasing Category: SUV
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- Engine Options: Electric
- Boot capacity: 688 litres
- NCAP Safety Rating: Not yet tested.
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