Discover the new Lotus Eletre X Hybrid SUV with a 950‑hp plug‑in system, 1,200 km total range, rapid 9‑minute charging and premium tech. Learn more today!
Lotus has just unveiled the Eletre X Hybrid, a plug‑in hybrid variant of its all‑electric Eletre SUV, aimed at drivers who want both performance and extended range.
Powertrain and Performance
The new powertrain combines a 201‑hp gasoline engine that acts as a generator with a high‑output electric motor system. Together they deliver a staggering 950 hp and 935 Nm of torque, propelling the SUV from 0–100 km/h (0‑62 mph) in about 3.3 seconds — a figure that rivals many supercars.
Battery, Range and Charging
Equipped with a 70 kWh battery pack, the Eletre X Hybrid can travel up to 350 km (≈217 mi) on pure electricity under the CLTC cycle. When the gasoline engine assists, the total achievable distance exceeds 1,200 km (≈746 mi), effectively addressing the range anxiety common to pure EVs.
Lotus touts an ultra‑fast charging capability: the battery can jump from 20 % to 80 % in roughly nine minutes, dramatically shortening pit‑stop time on long journeys.
Interior Technology
The cabin is a showcase of futuristic tech. Behind the wheel sits a 12.6‑inch instrument display, while a 15.1‑inch OLED touchscreen dominates the centre console, running Lotus’ proprietary Hyper OS with a 3‑touch gesture system that unlocks 95 % of the vehicle’s functions.
An augmented‑reality head‑up display (AR HUD) projects key information onto the windshield, keeping the driver’s eyes on the road.
Luxury Materials and Audio
Lotus has padded the interior with premium Nappa leather, microfiber upholstery and recycled carbon fibre accents, covering roughly 40 m² of leather surfaces for a truly upscale feel.
The audio experience comes from a KEF Reference 23 system delivering 2,160 W across a 7.1.4 speaker layout, immersing occupants in cinema‑like surround sound.
Panoramic PDLC Roof
A full‑glass panoramic roof employs polymer‑dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology, offering ten levels of transparency and adding about 30 mm of headroom compared with conventional roofs.
Strategic Outlook
With the Eletre X Hybrid, Lotus broadens its electrification roadmap, complementing its pure‑electric models with a long‑range hybrid option for markets where extended mileage remains essential.
Upcoming markets, including Vietnam, are expected to see the model’s arrival later this year, giving consumers a high‑performance SUV that blends electric efficiency with the convenience of a gasoline engine.