LOTUS ELETRE
PERFORMANCE
WATT MATTERS?
The Eletre stretches the Lotus name into territory once unimaginable: a large electric performance SUV. It is a dramatic statement about where the brand believes its future lies.
THE BASICS
A high-performance battery-electric SUV prioritising speed, technology and passenger space rather than the lightness associated with classic Lotus sports cars. Local variants differ substantially in output and equipment.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $177,990 RRP · Eletre 600 (October 2026 catalogue) · Provisional Australian third-party catalogue list price before on-road costs; manufacturer quote and local grade availability require confirmation. Older Eletre pricing differs.
- Battery
- 112 kWh battery family; exact current Australian grade capacity awaiting final corroboration.
- Claimed range
- Current Australian manufacturer Eletre 600: up to 600 km WLTP; 900 family up to 500 km. Grade and equipment affect range.
- Charging
- Current Australian Eletre 600 grade peak charging acceptance and standard charge interval have not been established. Confirm the matching build with Lotus.
- Drivetrain
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive.
- Power
- Australian entry Eletre specification: 450 kW / 710 Nm; higher-performance grade output differs.
- Seats
- 5 standard; seating packages depend on grade.
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km. Battery and electric-drive systems: 8 years / 200,000 km, minimum 70% battery health; terms apply.
Price checked 2026-10-12.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-12..
Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-12. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | Eletre 600 (October 2026 catalogue) | Eletre 600 GT SE | Eletre 900 SPORT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $177,990 RRP before on-road costsProvisional Australian third-party catalogue list price before on-road costs; manufacturer quote and local grade availability require confirmation. Older Eletre pricing differs. | From $189,990 RRP before on-road costsManufacturer Australian configurator starting retail prices include LCT and GST. Exclude $4,000 dealer delivery, state registration, compulsory third-party insurance and stamp duty. Optional equipment extra; final quote and availability subject to Lotus Centre confirmation. No order placed, customer form submitted or account created. | From $240,990 RRP before on-road costsManufacturer Australian configurator starting retail prices include LCT and GST. Exclude $4,000 dealer delivery, state registration, compulsory third-party insurance and stamp duty. Optional equipment extra; final quote and availability subject to Lotus Centre confirmation. No order placed, customer form submitted or account created. |
| Battery | 112 kWh battery family; exact current Australian grade capacity awaiting final corroboration. | 112 kWh total / 109 kWh net (usable), matching Australian configurator technical table. | 112 kWh total / 109 kWh net (usable), matching Australian configurator technical table. |
| Claimed range | Current Australian manufacturer Eletre 600: up to 600 km WLTP; 900 family up to 500 km. Grade and equipment affect range. | 495-535 km combined WLTP manufacturer envelope. Exact selected build, wheels and options determine the claim within this range; actual road range varies. | 410-500 km combined WLTP manufacturer envelope. Exact selected build, wheels and options determine the claim within this range; actual road range varies. |
| Power | Australian entry Eletre specification: 450 kW / 710 Nm; higher-performance grade output differs. | Maximum system output 450 kW / 710 Nm; claimed 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. Separate manufacturer maximum 30-minute power: 140 kW. Peak output is not sustained output. | Maximum system output 675 kW / 985 Nm; claimed 0-100 km/h in 2.95 seconds. Separate manufacturer maximum 30-minute power: 250 kW. Peak output is not sustained output. |
| Charging | Current Australian Eletre 600 grade peak charging acceptance and standard charge interval have not been established. Confirm the matching build with Lotus. | 350 kW DC maximum vehicle charging acceptance; manufacturer 10-80% in 20 minutes with a 350 kW DC charger. AC 0-100% example: 5.8 hours at a 22 kW supply; maximum AC acceptance is not separately labelled. Battery, temperature and supply conditions affect results. | 350 kW DC maximum vehicle charging acceptance; manufacturer 10-80% in 20 minutes with a 350 kW DC charger. AC 0-100% example: 5.8 hours at a 22 kW supply; maximum AC acceptance is not separately labelled. Battery, temperature and supply conditions affect results. |
| Drivetrain | Dual-motor all-wheel drive. | Dual-motor all-wheel drive. | Dual-motor all-wheel drive. |
| Seats | 5 standard; seating packages depend on grade. | 5 in the standard family layout; confirm selected-build seating and optional packages with Lotus. | 5 in the standard family layout; confirm selected-build seating and optional packages with Lotus. |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km. Battery and electric-drive systems: 8 years / 200,000 km, minimum 70% battery health; terms apply. | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km. Battery and electric-drive systems: 8 years / 200,000 km, minimum 70% battery health; terms apply. | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km. Battery and electric-drive systems: 8 years / 200,000 km, minimum 70% battery health; terms apply. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The Eletre is impossible to judge by traditional Lotus standards alone. It needs to be a compelling luxury performance SUV in its own right, with handling that makes its extraordinary size feel worthwhile.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.