British dealers are slashing prices on unsold electric sedans, while Lotus is preparing new hybrid versions.
Carmakers around the world, including Lotus, are adjusting their ambitious plans for a full electric transition. British dealers are currently facing a backlog of brand-new, unregistered Emeya electric sedans, prompting them to offer steep discounts on the Porsche Taycan rival. The biggest reductions are for the flagship Emeya R, where some models have been slashed from around €165.000 to just €106.000, a reduction of around €59.000, or 40 percent.
The Emeya R version boasts a powerful twin-motor powertrain that develops 675 kW (918 hp) of power and propels the emission-free sedan to 100 km/h in less than 2,8 seconds. Although Lotus has recently updated the equipment structure and replaced the R designation with the new names 900 Sport and 900 Carbon, the technology itself remains unchanged, which is why the heavily discounted models represent an exceptional offer. The discounts are not limited to the discontinued designations, as dealers are also offering up to €17.700 off the newer versions; the new Emeya 600 GT with 450 kW (612 hp), which would normally cost around €112.000 with additional equipment, is now available at a significantly lower price.
In response to the somewhat sluggish sales of electric vehicles, Lotus is accelerating development of hybrid versions of the Emeya and Elettra models. The hybrid Emeya is expected to adopt the technical specifications of the upcoming petrol-electric version of the Elettra SUV, which will initially be aimed at the Chinese market. This combination combines a 2,0-liter internal combustion engine, a 900-volt electric system with two motors and a 70 kWh battery, the whole system producing an impressive 700 kW (952 hp) of power and should arrive in Western markets before the end of this year.
