952 HP Lotus Eletre Hybrid Game Changer
Lotus is stepping into a new chapter and it starts with a familiar face hiding a very different heart. The plugin in hybrid version of the Lotus Elatri has surfaced online and at first glance it looks almost identical to the battery electric sport utility vehicle we already know. The bodywork stance and dramatic details are all there. But the real story is what you cannot see underneath the sculpted hood. Lotus is preparing a hyper hybrid system that pushes performance and efficiency in a fresh direction. This new model, expected to be called Electro Forme, pairs a 2 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with one or more electric motors. Together, the system is said to deliver 952 horsepower, which actually puts it above the already wild battery electric Elite R that offers 95 horsepower. The plug and hybrid setup runs on a 900vt electrical architecture that is closely related to the hardware used in the Zeer 9X, promising rapid charging and strong electric assistance whenever you lean into the throttle. On the outside, Lotus keeps things simple. The plug-in hybrid version mirrors the proportions of the battery electric sport utility vehicle. Measuring 201 in in length, 79.4 in in width, and 64.4 in in height, riding on a 118in wheelbase. That means the same road presence, the same generous interior space, and the same sense that this is a very serious machine even before you press the start button. Efficiency stays just as important as power. With an estimated battery capacity of about 70 kW hours, the car is expected to cover roughly 214 to 221 miles on electric power under the optimistic Chinese test cycle. In blended plug-in hybrid driving, fuel consumption figures as low as 0.06 to 0.07 L per 100 km are being mentioned with realistic numbers closer to 6.0 to 6.1 L once the battery is empty. For Lotus, this hyper hybrid elytra is more than just another version. It signals a pivot from a purely electric future to a more flexible strategy that keeps enthusiasts happy while easing the transition. [Music]
The Lotus Eletre just broke its own rules with a Hyper Hybrid version that packs up to 952 horsepower and a cutting edge 900 volt system. In this full review, we take a closer look at the new Eletre For Me plug in hybrid and what it means for the future of Lotus performance sport utility vehicles.
You will see the design details carried over from the battery electric Eletre, learn how the 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine works together with the electric motors, and hear real talk about why this Hyper Hybrid might be even more exciting than the pure electric R model. We also break down the expected electric driving range, the estimated 70 kilowatt hour battery, and the efficiency numbers that look almost unreal on paper.
If you are a fan of high performance sport utility vehicles, this video walks through the dimensions, stance, and road presence of the Eletre plug in hybrid, and why Lotus chose to pivot from an all electric plan to a hybrid strategy. We talk about the shared technology with Zeekr 9X, the 900 volt architecture, and what this could mean for future models like a possible hybrid Emeya.
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Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology China
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