Lotus Evija
100 % electric hypercar, limited series
2039 ch · 3 s (0-100) · 320 km/h · 2023
Identification
- Body / seats
- 2-seat coupé, butterfly doors; carbon monocoque
- Design / styling centre
- Russell Carr (Anthony Bushell, Barney Hatt)
- Assembly
- Hethel, Norfolk (England)
- Production
- 130 units (homage to Type 130 designation) · unveiled July 2019, production from July 2023 · price ≈ 1,7–2,3 M£/M$
⚠️ Identification notice (targets ≠ production spec). The figures announced in 2019 (2 000 hp, 70 kWh battery, ~1 680 kg, ~400 km) changed for production: battery 93 kWh, ≈ 2 039 hp, weight ≈ 1 887 kg, range ≈ 346 km. This data sheet uses production figures (2023-). First 100 % electric Lotus, limited to 130 units. See section 10.
Powertrain *(electric drive unit)*
- Motor
- 4 electric motors (Xtrac), one per wheel; 93 kWh lithium-ion battery, mounted centrally (behind the seats)
- Bore × stroke
- not applicable (electric)
- Power
- ≈ 2 039 hp (1 500 kW / 2 012 hp) (initial target: 2 000 hp) — most powerful production car at launch
- Torque
- ≈ 1 700 Nm (production target) (à confirmer)
- Rev limit
- not applicable
- Compression ratio
- not applicable
- Energy supply
- electric; charging up to 350 kW (80 % in ~12 min, 100 % in ~18 min); 800 kW-compatible architecture (forthcoming)
- Forced induction
- not applicable
- Lubrication
- not applicable
- Layout
- central battery + motors at all four wheels
- Distinctions
- up to ~7 min of full-power driving without thermal derating (Track mode)
Transmission
- Gearbox
- single-speed reduction gear per motor
- Architecture
- four independent motors
- Differential
- full torque vectoring (via motor management)
- Driven wheels
- all-wheel drive (wheel-by-wheel)
- Associated systems
- ESP; electro-hydraulic steering; DRS (active rear wing)
Performance
- 0–100 km/h
- < 3,0 s
- 0–300 km/h
- < 9,0 s
- Top speed
- > 320 km/h (200 mph)
- Reference circuit
- n.d. (n.c.)
- Range
- ≈ 346 km (215 mi) WLTP (initial target ~400 km)
Chassis & suspension
- Chassis / materials
- carbon monocoque ("Extreme" platform)
- Rigidity
- very high (no figure disclosed)
- Front/rear suspension
- double wishbones, adaptive dampers (competition-derived)
- Steering
- electro-hydraulic
- Brakes
- carbon-ceramic
- Front/rear tyres
- bespoke high-performance fitments (dimensions (à confirmer)
- Front/rear wheels
- forged wheels
Aerodynamics
- Cd
- n.d. (n.c.)
- Downforce
- high ('porosity' concept — Venturi tunnels passing through the rear flanks); active rear wing (DRS)
- Devices
- Venturi tunnels, active wing, worked underbody
- Methodology
- LMP / Le Mans inspiration
Dimensions, weight & capacities
- L × W × H
- 4 459 × 2 000 × 1 122 mm
- Wheelbase
- ≈ 2 744 mm · Front/rear track: n.d. (à confirmer)
- Ground clearance
- low · Overhangs: n.d.
- Kerb weight
- ≈ 1 887 kg (production) (initial target: ≈ 1 680 kg) · ratio ≈ 0,9 kg/hp
- Weight distribution
- n.d. (n.c.)
- Centre of gravity
- low (central battery)
- Tank
- not applicable · Battery: 93 kWh (production; 70 kWh originally) · Boot: minimal
Electronics & vehicle dynamics
- Dynamic controls
- ESP, ABS, full torque vectoring, active aero
- Drive modes
- Range, City, Tour, Sport, Track
- ECU / software architecture
- Lotus multi-motor management; laser lighting (world first for road/low beam)
Consumption & emissions
- Consumption
- electric (kWh/100 km (à confirmer)
- CO₂
- 0 g/km in use
- Standard
- 100 % electric vehicle
Lineage & positioning
- Replaces
- n.a. (first electric Lotus, brand halo car)
- Replaced by
- n.a. (n.c.)
- Reference competitors
- Rimac Nevera, Pininfarina Battista, Aspark Owl — electric hypercars
Not to be confused with: Targets 2019 (2 000 hp, 70 kWh, ~1 680 kg, ~400 km) vs production figures 2023 (≈ 2 039 hp, 93 kWh, ≈ 1 887 kg, ≈ 346 km) Emira, Evora, Elise/Exige — other Lotus models (combustion-engined), unrelated → the Evija is the brand's electric hypercar
Collectability & valuation
- Rarity
- 130 units → extremely rare; first electric Lotus (historical significance)
- Desirability
- record power output, radical design ('porosity'), Hethel craftsmanship, laser lighting; personalisation, provenance and low mileage are key factors
- Points of attention
- recent electric vehicle (battery health/warranty, software, parts availability); specialist network and logistics required; typically used as a 'collection' car
- Valuation
- on request (price range + comparables + sources + date — very narrow market)
Coût d'immatriculation de ce véhicule
| Pays | À l'immatriculation | |
|---|---|---|
| Tchéquie | 0 € | aucune taxe de mise en circulation ; un droit d’émission reste dû sous Euro 3 |
| Luxembourg | 0 € | aucune taxe de mise en circulation ; taxe annuelle assise sur le CO₂ |
| France | 0 € | malus écologique à l’import, décoté selon l’ancienneté |
| Allemagne | 50 € – 100 € | frais administratifs seuls : aucune taxe liée au CO₂ |
| Pays-Bas | 0 € | BPM résiduelle, décotée selon l’ancienneté |
| Italie | 5 327 € – 6 907 € | assise sur la seule puissance, majorée selon la province |
| Portugal | 0 € | cylindrée ET CO₂ cumulés, réduits selon l’ancienneté |
| Suède | 0 € | taxe supprimée en 2001 ; une taxe annuelle reste due |
| Hongrie | 4 067 € | puissance et classe environnementale, réduites selon l’ancienneté |
| Roumanie | 0 € | taxe supprimée en 2017 ; impôt annuel local dû l’année suivante |
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