The Lotus Emeya is the British brand's all-electric four-door hyper-GT — a low-slung luxury saloon built to take on the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S Plaid. For 2026 Lotus has refreshed the range and switched to power-based trim names: the entry Emeya 600 makes 450 kW (603 hp), while the flagship Emeya 900 (formerly the Emeya R) delivers a monstrous 675 kW (905 hp) for a 2.78-second 0–100 km/h. Built on an 800V architecture, it offers up to around 610 km of WLTP range and some of the fastest charging on the market — a record-setting 443 kW has been demonstrated. With deployable LiDAR, active aero and a KEF audio system, the Emeya pairs Lotus driving credentials with genuine flagship luxury, from £86,305.
Performance & Specs
The Emeya is dual-motor and all-wheel drive across the range. The Emeya 600 produces 450 kW (603 hp) and 710 Nm, good for 0–100 km/h in 4.15 seconds and a roughly 250 km/h top speed. The flagship Emeya 900 adds an upgraded rear motor with a two-speed gearbox for 675 kW (905 hp) and 985 Nm, slashing the 0–100 km/h sprint to just 2.78 seconds and lifting top speed to 256–265 km/h. Both ride on standard active air suspension with continuous damping and rear-wheel steering, while the 900 gets serious 10-piston carbon-ceramic front brakes (the 600 uses six-piston calipers). Active aerodynamics — including a deployable rear spoiler — help keep this near-2.6-tonne GT planted at speed.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Dual-motor BEV, AWD |
|---|---|
| POWER | 450 kW (603 hp) / 900: 675 kW (905 hp) |
| TORQUE | 710 Nm / 900: 985 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 4.15 s / 900: 2.78 s (0–100 km/h) |
| TOP SPEED | ~250 km/h / 900: up to 265 km/h |
| BATTERY | 102 kWh (~99 kWh usable) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | up to 610 km (WLTP) |
| ARCHITECTURE | 800V |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,139 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,005 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm |
| Boot | 509 L |
The Emeya is a big, imposing GT. At 5,139 mm long on a 3,069 mm wheelbase, it's longer than a Porsche Taycan and offers limousine-like rear space, especially in the optional four-seat executive layout. The standard five-seat car has a 509-litre boot (429 litres in four-seat form) plus a 34-litre frunk for cables. Kerb weight is around 2,550 kg, typical for a large performance EV. Despite its size, the rear-wheel steering helps it feel more agile than the dimensions suggest, while the low, sleek roofline gives it the dramatic proportions of a proper grand tourer.
| LENGTH | 5,139 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,005 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,464 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,069 mm |
| BOOT / FRUNK | 509 L / 34 L |
| KERB WEIGHT | ~2,550 kg |
Charging & Battery
Charging is one of the Emeya's standout strengths. Its 102 kWh battery (around 99 kWh usable) runs on an 800V architecture rated at up to 350 kW officially — but it has gone much further in testing, setting a record by hitting 443 kW and completing a 10–80% charge in 13 minutes 35 seconds. In normal use, a 10–80% top-up takes around 14 minutes on a suitably powerful charger, making long journeys painless. Home AC charging runs at a quick 22 kW. The big battery delivers up to roughly 610 km (379 miles) of WLTP range in the efficiency-focused Emeya 600, with the higher-performance 900 trading some range for its extra power.
| BATTERY | 102 kWh (~99 kWh usable) |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE | 800V |
| DC FAST CHARGING | up to 350 kW (443 kW demonstrated) |
| DC 10-80% TIME | ~14 min |
Design & Interior
The Emeya wears Lotus's modern hyper-GT design language: a sleek fastback silhouette, sharp LED light blades, active aero elements and a full-width illuminated rear light bar that stretches across the tail. It's dramatic and unmistakably Lotus. Inside, the cabin blends sporting intent with genuine luxury — sculpted, heavily bolstered seats trimmed in premium materials including Alcantara-style fabrics and sustainable trims, a low-set driving position, and a high centre console. Higher trims add 12- to 20-way power seats with heating, ventilation and massage, while the PDLC "intelligent" glass roof can switch from clear to opaque instantly. It feels every bit the £86,000-plus flagship.
Technology & Features
The Emeya runs Lotus Hyper OS across a 15.1-inch central OLED touchscreen, joined by a driver display, a dedicated passenger screen and a vast 55-inch augmented-reality head-up display. Driver-assistance hardware is genuinely cutting-edge: a deployable LiDAR works with 34 surround sensors and dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin processors for 360-degree perception, with the hardware engineered to support higher levels of autonomy as regulations allow. Audio comes from KEF, with a 15-speaker Premium system standard and a 23-speaker, 2,160W Reference system optional.
Safety & ADAS
The Emeya's extensive sensor suite — deployable LiDAR, cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors feeding dual NVIDIA Orin chips — underpins a comprehensive driver-assistance package, currently delivered at Level 2 for legal reasons but built on Level 4-ready hardware. Combined with the active aero, air suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes on the 900, it's engineered to be stable and secure even at very high speeds.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Level 4-ready hardware) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Deployable LiDAR, 34 sensors, dual NVIDIA Orin, adaptive cruise, lane assist, park assist |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | BATTERY | EV RANGE | 0-100 | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeya 600 | 450 kW (603 hp) | 102 kWh | up to 610 km | 4.15 s | from £86,305 | Entry, longest range, 6-piston brakes |
| Emeya 900 | 675 kW (905 hp) | 102 kWh | up to ~485 km | 2.78 s | up to £146,805 | Flagship, 2-speed rear, carbon-ceramic brakes |
Pricing & Availability
For 2026 the Emeya lineup expanded to around six clearly-defined trims (from the 600 up to the 900 Sport Carbon), with UK pricing spanning £86,305 to about £146,805. In China the range starts at 538,000 yuan (about $74,800) for the 600 and rises to 828,000 yuan (around $115,000) for the 900. The Emeya is sold in the UK and Europe, China, the Middle East and North America. The 2026 update also brought faster charging, more standard equipment (21-inch forged wheels, a 15-speaker KEF system, electrochromic roof) and, in some markets, lower starting prices.
How It Compares
The Emeya enters a fierce class. The Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker in a straight line and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the dynamic benchmark, while the Audi RS e-tron GT offers similar power with established prestige. The Lotus counters with arguably the most dramatic styling, genuinely class-leading charging (a demonstrated 443 kW), bleeding-edge LiDAR-based tech, and a chassis tuned by a brand synonymous with handling. It may lack the badge history of Porsche or the outright drag-strip pace of the Plaid, but as a fast, luxurious, tech-forward electric GT, the Emeya is a seriously compelling alternative.
- Up to 905 hp and 0-100 in 2.78s in the Emeya 900
- Class-leading charging — a record 443 kW demonstrated
- Cutting-edge tech: deployable LiDAR, dual NVIDIA Orin, 55-inch AR-HUD
- Dramatic design, KEF audio and a genuine Lotus chassis
- Heavy at ~2,550 kg — not a traditional lightweight Lotus
- The 900's range drops versus the efficient 600
- Less badge prestige than Porsche or Tesla
The 2026 Lotus Emeya is a hugely impressive electric hyper-GT that deserves to be on any luxury-EV shortlist. With up to 905 hp, a 2.78-second 0-100 km/h, record-setting 443 kW charging and some of the most advanced tech in the segment, it goes toe-to-toe with the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S Plaid and Audi RS e-tron GT — and often undercuts them. It's no featherweight, and it can't lean on decades of badge history, but the combination of dramatic design, blistering performance, real-world fast charging and Lotus handling make it one of the most exciting electric saloons you can buy. The new 600/900 lineup makes it easier than ever to find the right balance of range and power.
