Lotus
For The Drivers
Lotus is the legendary British sports car maker, founded by Colin Chapman in 1948. Now owned by Geely, Lotus has transformed from a niche sports car builder into a global electric performance brand. The Eletre is the world's first all-electric hyper-SUV.
1948
Founded
10K+
EVs Sold
30
Countries
Hethel
HQ
5,000+
Employees
$2B+
Revenue
The Lotus Story
From the Esprit in James Bond to Formula 1 world championships, Lotus has always stood for lightweight engineering and driver engagement. When Geely acquired Lotus in 2017, they invested $2 billion to electrify the brand. The result is the Eletre — a 905 HP hyper-SUV that does 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, faster than a Lamborghini Urus. It features a retractable LiDAR sensor hidden in the roofline, active aerodynamics with a deployable rear wing, and 5G connectivity. Built in Wuhan on a dedicated electric platform, the Eletre proves that Chinese manufacturing can produce world-class luxury vehicles.
Key Highlights
Hyper Performance
2.9s
0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 905 HP — faster than Lamborghini Urus
Retractable LiDAR
L4
Hidden LiDAR sensor in roofline — Level 4 autonomous ready
F1 Heritage
1948
76 years of motorsport engineering, 7 F1 constructors titles
Value
½
Half the price of Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, similar performance
Lotus in Canada
At $119,900 CAD, the Lotus Eletre costs about the same as a BMW iX M60 ($120K) but delivers 905 HP vs 619 HP, 2.9s vs 3.8s 0-100, and 600 km vs 566 km range. It's also half the price of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT ($230K+) with similar performance. The active aerodynamics and advanced thermal management are designed to perform in all conditions, including Canadian winters. Lotus is already selling the Eletre in Canada through authorized dealers.
Specifications
Lotus Models in Canada
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