The reintroduced Lotus Eletre base variant – 605hp, 710Nm, 490km WLTP range, now priced at RM598,800
Having has stopped selling low-end Eletre Last September, Lotus Cars Malaysia (LCM) relaunched the electric super SUV locally. Taking into account the price adjustment – due to the weaker ringgit – that occurred around the same time, the car now retails at 598,800 Australian dollarsRM20,800 more expensive than when it was Originally launched in April 2023.
To refresh, the base model has the same mechanical features as the Electric SIt features twin motors that provide all-wheel drive and a total system output of 603 hp (450 kW) and 710 Nm of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 245 km/h.
Meanwhile, the 112 kWh battery, shared across all three variants (including the R), offers a WLTP-rated range of 600 km. Equipped with an 800-volt electrical architecture, the Eletre can accept up to 350 kW of DC fast charging, taking the battery from 10 to 80% in 20 minutes; 22 kW AC charging is also supported.
While the hardware is identical to the S, the base Eletre has a lower spec to match its more affordable price point. As revealed at the launch, the car rides on 20-inch five-spoke aerodynamic alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires.
You can upgrade the rollers to the S’s 22-inch two-tone units (which also upgrades the tyres to Pirelli P Zero rubber and the four-piston calipers to six-piston units), but that will cost an extra RM30,000. Other options include a novel side-view camera and an active rear spoiler (the latter also standard on the S) as part of the Optimisation Package.
Standard equipment includes keyless entry and start, adaptive air suspension, adaptive dampers, a five-seat cabin, a head-up display, Nappa leather upholstery, front and rear USB-C ports, a 360-degree camera system, and a hands-free power tailgate.
There’s also a 15-speaker, 1,380-watt KEF Premium Audio system – a step down from the S’s 23-speaker, 2,160-watt Reference Audio system – that plays music from a 15.1-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen. Other tech includes 12.6-inch slimline displays for the driver and front passenger, an 8-inch rear touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Qi wireless charging.
In terms of driver assistance, the Eletre comes standard with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, rear collision warning, front and rear cross traffic alert, parking assist, and adaptive headlights.
The re-introduction of the base Eletre coincides with the availability of two new paint options, Akoya White and Cinnabar Red. These join the rest of the palette which includes Kaimu Grey, Solar Yellow, Natron Red, Galloway Green, Stellar Black and Blossom Grey. You can view the Eletre S at paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) this weekend, June 20 and 21.
The news comes ahead of the launch of Lotus’ second electric car, Emeyawill be launched in Malaysia soon. With Hethel intending to Sedan prices are lower than the Eletre in key Asian marketsCan we see this car retailing below RM550,000?
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