Lotus has revealed the plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre SUV, dubbed the ‘Lotus for Me’ in China. This comes just over a year after Lotus backpedaled on its commitment to offer an EV-only model portfolio by 2028. The Lotus Eletre PHEV will be fully unveiled in January 2026, and is set to launch in markets in the first quarter of 2026.
Eletre PHEV combines 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 70kWh battery, front and rear motors0-100kph in 3.3 seconds, DC charging time pegged at 8 mins for 30-80 percent chargePHEV version sports minor cosmetic differences compared to the Eletre EVLotus Eletre PHEV powertrain detailsTurbo-petrol engine, 70kWh battery pack, front and rear motors
The Eletre plug-in hybrid uses a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine working in tandem with a 70kWh battery that powers front and rear electric motors. Combined output is pegged at 952hp, with 0-100kph coming up in a claimed 3.3 seconds.
Charges from 30 to 80 percent in 8 minutes (claimed)
Lotus Eletre EV charging port. Image used for representation only.
Thanks to its 70kWh battery, the Eletre PHEV delivers a CLTC-claimed range of 420km, and using a DC fast charger, can be juiced from 30 to 80 percent in just 8 minutes.
Lotus Eletre PHEV exterior and interiorLargely unchanged from EV version
Image credit: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
On the outside, the Eletre PHEV is mostly identical to its all-electric sibling. However, the Eletre PHEV distinguishes itself with a redesigned, more open grille, different alloy wheels, ‘For Me’ badging, and carbonfibre-like trim on the D-pillars.
Lotus Eletre EV interior. Image used for representation only.
We don’t have images of the Eletre PHEV’s interior yet, but expect similarly small touches throughout an otherwise unchanged layout. That means creature comforts like a 15.1-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen, digital driver’s display, passenger screen, 23-speaker KEF audio system, heating, cooling and massage functions for all seats, electrical adjustment for all seats, soft-close doors, ADAS, ambient lighting, and more.
Lead image credit: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
