Lotus Eletre: An Electric SUV with a 15.1-inch OLED Screen

Lotus Eletre, breaking Odds

Lotus has always been characterized for making very low and light sports cars, with enviable driving dynamics. With growing competition in Auto Industry if a brand wants to be profitable, it has no choice but to jump through hoops. Porsche was the first with its Cayenne and, little by little, Lamborghini, Maserati or Ferrari have followed the same path or will follow it very soon. In this context, Lotus had it difficult and has decided to go all out for everything: SUV and Electric. Its next great sports car will arrive in 2023 and it will be then when we see a unique model in its range and the one destined to make a mark in Auto Industry

Its figures say it all: 5.1 meters long, 2.14 meters wide and 1.63 meters high. To get an idea, the Lotus Emira, the latest non-electrified sports car from the firm, is 20 centimeters shorter and 40 centimeters shorter. Despite everything, Lotus has wanted to fulfill one of its maxims and, to reduce weight, extensive use has been made of carbon fiber (the black elements that contrast with the bodywork) and of aluminum and steel in the chassis. .

On a mechanical level, the Lotus Eletre will have two electric motors (one per axle) that will deliver up to 600 hp and will provide the SUV with four-wheel drive. Its 100 kWh battery announces a range of 600 kilometers in the best of cases and supports charging powers of up to 350 kW through 800 V technology or up to 22 kW in alternating current. The brand ensures that you can count on up to 400 kilometers after 20 minutes of charging.

Entering the new dimension

Lotus has not wanted to surprise only in technical details, the interior of the new Eletre is a declaration of intent of what we can find in its future models. A horizontal light strip crosses the entire dashboard and serves as a reference for two small elongated screens (driver and passenger) only three centimeters high, on which practical information is displayed, such as the expected data on the instrument panel, the climate control functions or incoming calls.

The best part is its large 15.1-inch touch screen, and OLED technology, where all the information related to its infotainment system is collected. In addition, the data shown here can be projected on the windshield, also adding augmented reality functions. The sound signature is put by KEF, with 15 speakers as standard and up to 23 speakers on request. This last option has 2,160 W of power and 3D technology.

In terms of driving aids and safety systems, LIDAR technology is widely used, with up to four radars distributed throughout the bodywork. It has one located in the rear window, another in the windshield and another two in the wings of the front wheels. These, in addition, are hidden and are only displayed if necessary. It is the first car that has this technology.

These LIDAR sensors, together with the rest of the cameras, are essential to guarantee the proper functioning of the ADAS systems for driving assistance and safety, such as adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, cross traffic alert (front and rear).

As for its price and launch, it has been confirmed that it can be purchased in 2023 but no details about its price have been given.

Lotus Eletre: An Electric SUV with a 15.1-inch OLED Screen

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