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Lotus Emeya

905 hp and two rear gears: the Emeya R launches to 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 25 sources

At a glance

05001,000
603–905 hpPower
0510
2.8–4.2 s0–100 km/h
0150300
250–256 km/hTop speed
05001,000
710–985 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,455–2,650 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12891011

Engine
Two permanent-magnet motors; 102 kWh battery18
Layout
All-wheel drive; SEA-S platform1
Gearbox
Single-speed; R/900 has a two-speed rear transmission18
Built at
Wuhan Lotus Technology, Wuhan, China1

The story

2023: September 7 reveal in New York20232024: Wuhan production begins · Blossom collection: 88 cars20242025: 15 minutes from 10% to 80% at 0°C · 600 and 900 replace S and R · Emeya-S joins Dubai Police · 2026 lineup: 600, 600 SE and 9002025 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I (Type 28): 1963–1966Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2 (Mk2): 1966–1970Mk2Lotus Carlton / Omega (Type 104): 1990–1992Lotus Emeya (Type 133): 2024–present 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1111920
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YearWhat happened
1963–1966Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I (Type 28)
1966–1970Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2 (Mk2)
1990–1992Lotus Carlton / Omega (Type 104)
2024–presentLotus Emeya (Type 133)
2023September 7 reveal in New York
2024Wuhan production begins
2024Blossom collection: 88 cars
202515 minutes from 10% to 80% at 0°C
2025600 and 900 replace S and R
2025Emeya-S joins Dubai Police
20252026 lineup: 600, 600 SE and 900
  1. 2023

    September 7 reveal in New York

    Lotus presents the Emeya as an electric five-door GT, following the Eletre and Evija.1

  2. 2024

    Wuhan production begins

    Series production starts at Wuhan Lotus Technology in China, building the five-door liftback.1

  3. 2024

    Blossom collection: 88 cars

    Chapman Bespoke brings the orange-pink Emeya Blossom to Thailand, its color inspired by summer flowers at East Carleton Manor in England.3

  4. 2025

    15 minutes from 10% to 80% at 0°C

    ADAC's winter-test Emeya covers 335 km at 29.1 kWh/100 km, but averages 302 kW during its 10-80% charge.4

  5. 2025

    600 and 900 replace S and R

    The badges change while the mechanical package stays put; the starting price drops to £84,990.5

  6. 2025

    Emeya-S joins Dubai Police

    At the World Police Summit on May 14, the Emeya-S joins Dubai Police's luxury patrol fleet.6

  7. 2025

    2026 lineup: 600, 600 SE and 900

    The 2026 range arrives in September 2025 with 600, 600 SE and 900 trims.7

Every generation

  • Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I
    Type 281963–1966
  • Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2
    Mk21966–1970
  • Lotus Carlton / Omega
    Type 1041990–1992
  • Lotus Emeya
    Type 1332024–present

Power over the years

From 603 hp to 905 hp in 0 years.

02505007501,000 20242026 hp 2024 · 603 hp · Emeya and Emeya S2024 · 905 hp · Emeya R2025 · 603 hp · 6002025 · 905 hp · 900 Sport Carbon 905 hp Emeya R 603 hp Emeya and Emeya S
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YearHorsepowerModel
2024603Emeya and Emeya S
2024905Emeya R
2025603600
2025905900 Sport Carbon

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Emeya (original)

    2024–2025

    603 hp
  • Emeya S

    Standard

    Emeya S

    2024–2025

    603 hp

  • Standard

    Emeya 600 GT

    2025–present

    603 hp

  • Standard

    Emeya 600 GT SE

    2025–present

    603 hp

  • Performance

    Emeya 600 Sport SE

    2025–present

    603 hp

  • Performance

    Emeya R

    2024–2025

    905 hp

  • Performance

    Emeya 900 Sport

    2025–present

    905 hp

  • Special

    Emeya L+ / S+ / R+ and special trims (China)

    2024

  • Standard

    Emeya 600 / 600 SE / 900 range (China)

    2025–2026

  • Limited

    Emeya Blossom Collection

    2024

    88 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Two tiers of daytime running lights distinguish the nose.16
  • A continuous light strip stretches across the rear.8
  • Rear air tunnels let you see the back tires through the bodywork.17
  • A black upper canopy frames a teardrop-shaped area of glass.17
  • Triangular active grille shutters combine into hexagons.17

Year by year

  1. 2025 range revision

    The S and R names gave way to 600 and 900 badges.512

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Lotus Emeya
    Emeya
    Photo of a Lotus Eletre
    Lotus Eletre

    Lotus Eletre

    The Emeya sits lower, with a sloping GT roof, a more sculpted hood and double-layer daytime lights; the Eletre has SUV proportions.16

  • Photo of a Lotus Emeya
    Emeya
    Photo of a Porsche Taycan
    Porsche Taycan

    Porsche Taycan

    The Lotus has see-through rear air tunnels and a full liftback opening; the Taycan sedan has a smaller trunk opening.818

Against its rivals

  • Emeya vs Porsche Taycan 4S

    0–100 km/h (best) lower is better

    Emeya3.1 s
    Porsche Taycan 4S3.5 s
    18
  • Audi RS e-tron GT

    Emeya vs Audi RS e-tron GT

    Base price lower is better

    Emeya129,990 £
    Audi RS e-tron GT126,475 £
    13
  • Lucid Air Sapphire

    Emeya vs Lucid Air Sapphire

    Power

    Emeya893 hp
    Lucid Air Sapphire1,200 hp
    13

Prices

Value today $77.0K–$116.0K2324

Price when newValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 202420262028 Value today: $77,000–$116,000 2024 · $121,536 · UK base; GBP at ~US$1.282024 · $137,536 · UK S; GBP at ~US$1.282024 · $166,336 · UK R; GBP at ~US$1.282025 · $110,487 · UK 600; GBP at ~US$1.302025 · $116,987 · UK 600 GT; GBP at ~US$1.302025 · $123,487 · UK 600 GT SE; GBP at ~US$1.302025 · $136,487 · UK 600 Sport SE; GBP at ~US$1.302025 · $168,987 · UK 900 Sport; GBP at ~US$1.302025 · $181,987 · UK 900 Sport Carbon; GBP at ~US$1.30 2024 · £94,950 · UK base, 2024 MY; GBP at approximately US$1.28
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2024Launch price$121,536UK base, 2024 MY; GBP at approximately US$1.28
2024Price when new$121,536UK base; GBP at ~US$1.28
2024Price when new$137,536UK S; GBP at ~US$1.28
2024Price when new$166,336UK R; GBP at ~US$1.28
2025Price when new$110,487UK 600; GBP at ~US$1.30
2025Price when new$116,987UK 600 GT; GBP at ~US$1.30
2025Price when new$123,487UK 600 GT SE; GBP at ~US$1.30
2025Price when new$136,487UK 600 Sport SE; GBP at ~US$1.30
2025Price when new$168,987UK 900 Sport; GBP at ~US$1.30
2025Price when new$181,987UK 900 Sport Carbon; GBP at ~US$1.30
2026Value today$77,000–$116,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “15-minute charging at 0°C”
    • “Jim Clark and the wheel-lifting Cortina”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. Lotus Emeya review | DrivingElectric drivingelectric.com
  3. Lotus Chapman Bespoke บริการแต่งรถสุดพิเศษ ทุกวัสดุ ทุกชิ้นส่วน สั่งทำได้หมด ! Motor Expo 2026 motorexpo.co.th
  4. Lotus Emeya im Test | ADAC adac.de
  5. Lotus Just Made Its Electric Cars Cheaper | CarThrottle carthrottle.com
  6. Look: Dubai Police add new luxury car to their patrol fleet | Khaleej Times khaleejtimes.com
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  • drivingelectric.com
  • motorexpo.co.th
  • adac.de
  • carthrottle.com
  • khaleejtimes.com
  • data.carnewschina.com
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