Lotus Cars Emeya
Electric performance sedan · 4W · Launched 2024
₹2.40-2.90 Crore
≈ ₹2.40 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
610 km
Battery
102 kWh
Top speed
256 km/h
Charge
11 hr
Power
905 bhp
Seats
4
Available colors
Overview
Lotus Emeya — 4-seater performance sedan on the same 800V platform as Eletre. Positioned at with 610 km range, 102 kWh battery. Electric performance sedan segment.
Best for
Performance sedan enthusiasts at the top of the market
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Sedan styling
- 905 hp + AWD
- 400 kW fast charging
- Lotus performance DNA
−Cons
- Same Eletre service / repair costs
- 4 seats only
- Niche segment
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Lotus Cars in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Same as Eletre — Lidar recalibration + active aero
Reported in earlier models — Lotus Cars has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 15-25% below rated figure on highways with AC
Reported in earlier models — Lotus Cars has released fixes for newer batches.
Boot hinge alignment drifts over 30K km — workshop fix
Reported in earlier models — Lotus Cars has released fixes for newer batches.
Infotainment occasional lag — resolved via OTA
Reported in earlier models — Lotus Cars has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Lotus Cars Emeya in Australia
- 1Range: the 610 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 102 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in 18 min on 400kW.
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the range and DC speed handle the long inter-city distances Australians drive, plus the daily run.
The Lotus Cars Emeya for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Lotus Cars Emeya is rated at 610 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 102 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 102 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 610 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 11 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 18 min on 400kW |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 256 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 905 bhp |
| Torque | 985 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Boot space | 500 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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₹2.40-2.90 Crore
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The Lotus Cars Emeya scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Performance sedan enthusiasts at the top of the market. Key strength: sedan styling. Main consideration: same eletre service / repair costs.
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