By: Ayush Arya
| Updated on: 10 Dec 2025, 09:26 am
The Lotus Eletre goes hybrid in China, pairing a turbo-petrol engine with a 70kWh battery and dual motors to deliver 952hp and a 420km range. …Read More 
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Lotus has unveiled a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Eletre SUV in China, marking a rare reversal for the brand, which first launched the model as a fully electric vehicle. The new PHEV variant is called Eletre “For Me” and is currently confirmed only for the Chinese market.
What’s Different Under the Skin
The biggest change is under the bonnet. The Eletre PHEV combines a petrol engine with an electric drivetrain:
2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine70 kWh battery packDual electric motors (front and rear)Combined system output: 952 hp0–100 kph: 3.3 seconds
According to China’s CLTC testing standard, the claimed driving range is 420 km. Lotus states that the battery supports fast charging, with a 30 to 80 percent top-up achievable in around 8 minutes.
Lotus Electre Can You Spot the Difference?
Design changes are subtle. The PHEV version remains visually close to the all-electric Eletre, with a few distinguishing details:
More open front grille compared to the EVNew alloy wheel designs“For Me” badgingCarbon fibre-style trim on the D-pillars
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Inside: Business as Usual
Interior images have not yet been released. However, the layout and equipment are expected to mirror the electric model, including:
15.1-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment systemDigital driver display and passenger screen23-speaker KEF audio systemHeating, cooling and massage functions for all seatsElectrically adjustable seatsSoft-close doorsADAS features A Quick Look Back at the India-Spec Electric Eletre
In India, the electric Lotus Eletre was launched in 2023 at an ex-showroom price of ₹2.55 crore. It is sold in three variants:
Eletre and Eletre S: 603 hp dual-motor setup with up to 600 km rangeEletre R: 905 hp dual-motor setup with a 2-speed transmission and a range of 490 km
Torque stands at 710 Nm for the standard versions and 985 Nm for the R. Acceleration figures are:
0–100 kph in 4.5 seconds (Eletre, Eletre S)0–100 kph in 2.95 seconds (Eletre R)
All variants get all-wheel drive, active air suspension, torque vectoring and five drive modes. A 112 kWh battery supports 10–80 percent rapid charging in 20 minutes.
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Will the PHEV Reach India?
Lotus has not confirmed any plans for the Eletre PHEV outside China. If it reaches Europe, it is likely to follow in India as well.
Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India.
First Published Date: 10 Dec 2025, 09:26 am IST
