Lotus opened order books for its Eletre X plug-in hybrid SUV across mainland Europe, with pricing starting just under €100,000.
The entry-level Eletre X H550 PHEV carries a €97,990 price tag. That translates to roughly £84,788 based on current exchange rates.
For comparison, Lotus’s fully electric Eletre 600 starts at £84,990 in the UK.
The range-topping H1000 PHEV variant costs €121,990 – approximately £105,557. Its electric-only counterpart, the Eletre 900, commands £130,000.
Performance Specs
The H550 delivers 542bhp and completes the 0-62mph sprint in 4.9 seconds.
The H1000 cranks out significantly more power, dropping that acceleration time to 3.3 seconds – supercar territory for an SUV.
Weight differs between variants. The H550 tips the scales at 2,550kg while the H1000 weighs 2,615kg. The entry model rides on 20-inch cast alloy wheels versus 21-inch forged rims on the flagship.
Hybrid System Design
Lotus engineered the Eletre X with an electric-first approach. Twin electric motors handle most driving duties while a turbocharged 201bhp petrol engine primarily generates electricity for the battery pack.
The 70kWh battery enables up to 217 miles of electric-only driving. Combined range reaches 745 miles with the petrol engine contributing.
The SUV’s 900V charging architecture supports ultra-fast charging from 20-80% in nine minutes.
A key technical difference separates the trim levels – the H550 uses mechanical anti-roll bars while the H1000 features an active 48V system for improved handling dynamics.
Market Positioning
The Eletre X targets luxury performance SUVs from Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Lamborghini.
Qingfeng Feng, Lotus CEO, positioned the vehicle as technology-focused:
“Eletre X is proof of how cutting-edge technology can serve the driver, a value which is at the heart of the Lotus brand.”
“We feel that we have created something that not only pushes the boundaries of what is possible from a technical standpoint but also enriches their emotional and practical driving experience.”
UK pricing hasn’t been officially confirmed, though European figures typically provide reliable indicators for British market costs.
