Lotus Emeya hyper-grand tourer now in Singapore
02 Aug 2024|3,041 views
The Lotus Emeya, the carmaker's first hyper-GT (grand tourer), is now officially in Singapore. It is the second electric model after the Eletre to be launched here, and Lotus says the first cars are slated to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Lotus says the term 'hyper-GT' refers to a model capable of finishing the century sprint in under three seconds. The Emeya, in range-topping R guise, manages this in an incredible 2.78 seconds.
Dan Balmer, President of Lotus Asia Pacific (left) and Katya Zavialova, Lotus' Regional Head of Operations for South East Asia Pacific
Responsible for this feat are the car's dual motors that kick out 905bhp and 985Nm of torque. These motors are in turn fed by a 102kWh lithium-ion battery, which provide a WLTP range of 435km. The Emeya R is also the only variant in the lineup with a two-speed automatic gearbox - the other two utilise a single-speed transmission.
Sitting below the Emeya R is the Emeya S. It, too, has a dual-motor setup, but its outputs are 603bhp and 710Nm of torque. The Emeya S is no slouch, though, as it still goes from a standstill to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds. Given its lower power output, this mid-tier model offers a WLTP driving range of 540km.
Just like the Eletre, the Emeya's cockpit is both high-tech and minimalist, with many functions centralised in the infotainment system
The 'entry point' to the range is the Emeya, which offers the same performance as the S model. As standard, it has smaller brakes (370mm versus 412mm for the other two), with the front callipers featuring four pistons instead of six. That said, it's the most efficient of the three. Utilising the same size battery pack, it has a maximum range of 610km.
Lotus says the Emeya combines the carmaker's expertise in engineering and design with today's latest innovations. Many of these innovations, however, are neatly integrated into the car.
For instance, the Emeya's bodywork does not overtly display its aerodynamic components, so there are no oversized spoilers to be seen. Instead, the Emeya relies on 'Porosity' and active aerodynamics to enhance performance.
The Emeya's active aerodynamic components are 'hidden', but will automatically deploy as needed
'Porosity' in Lotus terms refers to how air flows around and through the vehicle, and this is managed by a series of eight vents. These vents also help to cool the car's brakes, electric motors and batteries.
The electronically controlled bits, on the other hand, are the active front grille, active air dam, active rear diffuser, and active rear spoiler. The latter, measuring 296mm, is over 100mm wider than the one in the Eletre SUV. Lotus says it can deliver over 215kg of downforce to help stabilise the Emeya at high speeds.
The Emeya's 3,069mm wheelbase helps ensure generous legroom for rear occupants
The boot capacity (for five-seater layouts) is 509 litres, and it can expand to 1,388 litres with the backrests folded
Speaking of quick, the Emeya's 800-volt architecture enables it to be charged at up to 402kW. At this rate, the batteries can be recharged from 10% to 80% in just 14 minutes.
Prices for the Emeya start from $415,000, while the Emeya S and Emeya R start from $438,000 and $563,000 respectively. All prices exclude COE and options.
| Car Model | Price at press time (without COE) |
| Lotus Emeya | From $415,000 |
| Lotus Emeya S | From $438,000 |
| Lotus Emeya R | From $563,000 |
The Lotus Emeya, the carmaker's first hyper-GT (grand tourer), is now officially in Singapore. It is the second electric model after the Eletre to be launched here, and Lotus says the first cars are slated to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Lotus says the term 'hyper-GT' refers to a model capable of finishing the century sprint in under three seconds. The Emeya, in range-topping R guise, manages this in an incredible 2.78 seconds.
Dan Balmer, President of Lotus Asia Pacific (left) and Katya Zavialova, Lotus' Regional Head of Operations for South East Asia Pacific
Responsible for this feat are the car's dual motors that kick out 905bhp and 985Nm of torque. These motors are in turn fed by a 102kWh lithium-ion battery, which provide a WLTP range of 435km. The Emeya R is also the only variant in the lineup with a two-speed automatic gearbox - the other two utilise a single-speed transmission.
Sitting below the Emeya R is the Emeya S. It, too, has a dual-motor setup, but its outputs are 603bhp and 710Nm of torque. The Emeya S is no slouch, though, as it still goes from a standstill to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds. Given its lower power output, this mid-tier model offers a WLTP driving range of 540km.
Just like the Eletre, the Emeya's cockpit is both high-tech and minimalist, with many functions centralised in the infotainment system
The 'entry point' to the range is the Emeya, which offers the same performance as the S model. As standard, it has smaller brakes (370mm versus 412mm for the other two), with the front callipers featuring four pistons instead of six. That said, it's the most efficient of the three. Utilising the same size battery pack, it has a maximum range of 610km.
Lotus says the Emeya combines the carmaker's expertise in engineering and design with today's latest innovations. Many of these innovations, however, are neatly integrated into the car.
For instance, the Emeya's bodywork does not overtly display its aerodynamic components, so there are no oversized spoilers to be seen. Instead, the Emeya relies on 'Porosity' and active aerodynamics to enhance performance.
The Emeya's active aerodynamic components are 'hidden', but will automatically deploy as needed
'Porosity' in Lotus terms refers to how air flows around and through the vehicle, and this is managed by a series of eight vents. These vents also help to cool the car's brakes, electric motors and batteries.
The electronically controlled bits, on the other hand, are the active front grille, active air dam, active rear diffuser, and active rear spoiler. The latter, measuring 296mm, is over 100mm wider than the one in the Eletre SUV. Lotus says it can deliver over 215kg of downforce to help stabilise the Emeya at high speeds.
The Emeya's 3,069mm wheelbase helps ensure generous legroom for rear occupants
The boot capacity (for five-seater layouts) is 509 litres, and it can expand to 1,388 litres with the backrests folded
Speaking of quick, the Emeya's 800-volt architecture enables it to be charged at up to 402kW. At this rate, the batteries can be recharged from 10% to 80% in just 14 minutes.
Prices for the Emeya start from $415,000, while the Emeya S and Emeya R start from $438,000 and $563,000 respectively. All prices exclude COE and options.
| Car Model | Price at press time (without COE) |
| Lotus Emeya | From $415,000 |
| Lotus Emeya S | From $438,000 |
| Lotus Emeya R | From $563,000 |
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