Six months after its international debut in New York Metropolis, and simply weeks after it accomplished its ultimate validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer – which is ready to go up towards the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT – making its regional debut in Thailand on the ongoing forty fifth Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present.
Two energy output configurations of the Sort 133, which sits because the flagship mannequin in Hethel’s line-up of luxurious efficiency EVs, can be bought within the Kingdom, just like China, the place ‘+’ prefix variants can be found. The primary is the Emeya S, with costs ranging from 5,990,000 baht (RM777,600), and the second is the range-topping Emeya R, for which the worth begins from 6,890,000 baht (RM895,500).
In its customary guise, the Emeya comes as a five-seater, however there’s a four-seat possibility, which is the presentation seen on the show R variant in Bangkok. As highlighted earlier than, a lot of the Emeya’s technical specs follows that seen on the Eletre, with a blueprint that features a full-time all-wheel drive with twin motors and Lotus’ ICC clever torque distribution system.
On the Emeya S, the electrical powertrain provides 603 hp (612 PS, or 450 kW) and 710, which is nice sufficient to get the hyper GT from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds and on to a prime pace of 250 km/h. As for the Emeya R, its set-up delivers 905 hp (918 PS, or 675 kW) and 985 Nm of twist. This clearly brings the dash time down, on this case to 2.78 seconds, whereas prime pace will increase marginally to 256 km/h.
Measuring in at 5,139 mm lengthy, 2,241 mm wideth (together with the side-view cameras), and 1,459 mm tall, with a 3,069 mm-long wheelbase, the Emeya sits on Lotus’ Electrical Premium Structure (EPA), which can also be used for the Eletre, and as such options the identical 800V structure as that seen on the SUV.
At its international launch, the battery specs quoted a 102 kWh capability unit, which is lower than the 112 kWh unit on the Eletre. The Chinese language variations are listed as having a 102 kWh ternary NMC battery, however reasonably unusually, the accompanying literature for the Thai market states fitment of a 112 kWh lithium ion polymer battery for the automotive.
Regardless of the case could also be, most journey distance per full cost is quoted as 610 km (WLTP customary) for the Emeya S, whereas the upper output Emeya R can cowl as much as 485 km (once more, WLTP) on a single cost. By way of charging, the automotive has a 22kW OBC and in addition helps DC charging as much as 355 kW. Cost occasions weren’t detailed, however throughout the international launch it was mentioned that, related to a 350 kW DC charger, an 18 minute cost will get the battery from a ten% to 80% state-of-charge within the case of the 102 kWh unit.
Styilng-wise, except for the distinct dual-tier matrix LED headlight array versus the Eletre’s single strip, the entrance finish of the GT options aerodynamic components as seen on the Eletre, together with the energetic entrance grille that debuted on the SUV. Additionally current is an energetic air lip, which helps growing downforce at excessive speeds.
The Emeya, which rides on 22-inch wheels with 265/35 entrance and 305/30 rear tyres, additionally options an energetic rear diffuser and an energetic dual-layer rear spoiler. The latter is 280 mm broad, which is 100 mm wider than the Eletre’s unit, and provides a web downforce of greater than 215 kg. Different mechanical highlights embrace an electronically-controlled air suspension system just like the Eletre.
Inside, the cabin largely mirrors the presentation seen on the SUV, together with the big central floating full HD OLED display and a 15-speaker KEF audio system (greater finish choices have as much as 23 audio system), full with Dolby Atmos-enabled 3D encompass sound.
Apart from PVD aluminium, Alcantara, PU ultrafabrics and Nappa leather-based, the Emeya additionally utilises a brand new luxurious thread that repurposes cotton scraps from the style and garment industries. Utilised for the cabin upholstery, the corporate says that the brand new fibre doesn’t simply cut back the fabric carbon footprint, however provides weight financial savings as effectively in comparison with leather-based.
No phrase but on when the Emeya will make its approach right here to Malaysia, however based mostly on that talked about final yr throughout the automotive’s debut, native consumers can anticipate the primary orders of the EV, which is constructed on the Lotus manufacturing plant in Wuhan, to reach right here someday in late 2024.
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