Lotus Emeya Electric Super Sedan Launched From RM555,000
There are three variants of the LOtus Emeya on offer with a five-year or 150,000km manufacturer’s warranty, while the battery comes with an eight-year or 200,000km warranty
The fully-electric Emeya Hyper-GT (Grand Tourer) has just arrived today and it is priced from RM555,000. It was also the opening of Lotus Cars Malaysia’s first Flagship Store which is located in Glenmarie.
This latest battery powered Lotus competes head on with the Audi e-tron GT which is now priced at a competitive RM599,900.
It also has to compete with the current segment leader, the Porsche Taycan 2025 model which was recently launched from RM575,000.
Both the e-tron and Taycan have been popular with premium electric super car buyers and now with the Emeya arriving in 3 variants, the segment gets heated up.
By the way, the Emeya S is priced at RM643,000 and rivals the Taycan 4S at RM675k and the Emeya R has an asking price of RM777,000.
Meanwhile, the Lotus Flagship Store has an overall floor space of 1,765 sq ft, of which 987 sq ft is exclusively devoted to the main showroom.
Lotus Kuala Lumpur houses two bespoke customer delivery bays, a well-appointed lounge for customers, a dedicated merchandising area and a special configurator room enabling customers to personalize and accessorize every aspect of their Lotus from exterior and interior preferences to the choice of ultra high performance components and additional safety equipment. This includes opting for the Lotus Dynamic Handling Pack with 4-wheel steer capabilities, and additional Driving Aid features such as the Parking Pack and Highway Assist Pack.
The crown jewel in Lotus Kuala Lumpur, the Emeya, is the brand’s very first electric and four-door Hyper-GT, engineered and built from the ground-up to become a true driver’s car. It draws on 75 years of the company’s rich and decorated heritage in motorsports, and its formidable reputation in the pursuit of cutting-edge innovation to impart pure driving enjoyment in its vehicles.
DRIVING DYNAMICS
Equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive with Lotus ICC intelligent torque distribution, the Emeya redefines the already spirited personality of a Lotus and spearheads new standards in the GT segment for ride and handling enjoyment and excellence. An electronically controlled air suspension system empowers the Emeya to ‘feel’ the road 1,000 times a second ensuring a more confident, controlled, empowered and comfortable drive.
Performance is driven by a high-powered dual-motor configuration and an advanced single-speed transmission (dual speed for the Emeya R) that works in tandem with race-grade braking system to deliver an exhilarating experience truly made ‘For The Drivers’. The Emeya is rated between 603 hp and 905 hp with 710 Nm to 985 Nm of torque capable of delivering a top speed of more than 250km/h and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds (under 2.78 seconds for the Emeya R), placing it in the exclusive realm of being amongst the fastest electric GTs in the world.
Maximum performance is also harnessed with employing a host of advanced active and innovative aerodynamic features to firmly establish class-leading levels of downforce, underlining signature traits that have propelled Lotus to successive race victories on circuits around the world. The design and features, combined with a low centre of gravity, gives the Emeya what is defined as a ‘hyperstance’ for outstanding overall stability and setting new benchmarks in the GT segment for ride and handling.
Aerodynamics include the use of an active front grille – first seen on the Eletre Hyper-SUV – which reduces drag, increases the car’s efficiency (when closed) and cools the batteries and the braking system (when opened). An active air dam increases downforce at high speeds, and combined with an active motorsports-inspired rear diffuser that is central to smoothening airflow beneath the car for aerodynamic efficiency, gives the Emeya exceptional levels of grip, handling and stability.
The Emeya is also equipped with an industry-leading dual-layer active rear spoiler that offers a net downforce of more than 215kg for unparalleled stability and handling at higher speeds. Overall, eight vents are built into the Emeya which ensures smooth air flow, optimizes aerodynamic efficiency and improves performance and range while also cooling the brakes, motors and batteries.
ULTRAFAST CHARGING
The Emeya has a maximum WLTP driving of 610km depending on the variant. Connected to a rapid 350kW DC charger, the Emeya can effectively extend its range by 150 km with just a five-minute charge. It has the capability to boost its range from 10% to 80% on an 18-minute charge.
ADVANCED DRIVER-AID TECHNOLOGY
Fully-equipped with intelligent and advanced technology features that aid in a safer and compelling drive, the Emeya gives drivers all the necessary tools to maximize the thrills of driving a Lotus. This includes real-time road information with navigation and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems (ADAS) data that displays turn signals, obstacle warnings, lane departure, forward collision alerts and blind-spot monitoring. Drivers also have the ability to quickly access crucial information using an industry leading 55-inch projected augmented reality (AR) head-up display (HUD) for seamless connectivity.
HYPER REALISTIC SOUND
Design of the Emeya consciously emphasized on reducing Lotus’ carbon footprint, and this is achieved with the clever choice of sustainable and durable materials such as new luxury thread made from repurposed fibres from the fashion industry, PVD aluminium, Alcantara, Nappa leather, and Ultrafabrics PU – all of which are also sustainably sourced. This is personified with many luxury materials and tactile surfaces. The combination of these materials for the cabin upholstery also results in weight-saving benefits.
As a Lotus should be, the interior is minimalist but provides the driver with an intelligent cockpit and intuitive infotainment system. Entertainment is centered on the critically acclaimed in-car audio system from world-renowned Lotus partner KEF. The Emeya is appointed with KEF’s award-winning Uni-Q™ speaker design and Uni-Core™ space-saving subwoofer enclosure, plus Dolby Atmos enabled 3D surround sound system for a truly immersive soundscape and experience.
The Emeya is also integrated with Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) that seals the interior experience from being interrupted by the outside world. Vibration sensors installed on the vehicle body detect motion in the tyres and suspension, with algorithms generating anti-phase acoustic signals through the speakers to counteract any interference. This results in a high-fidelity state-of-the-art audio experience.
The Lotus Kuala Lumpur Flagship Store is located at 24, Jalan Juruhebah U1/50, Temasya Industrial Park, 40150 Section U1, Shah Alam. Customers are also invited to visit the Lotus Store located at Pavilion Damansara Heights.
For order enquiries, kindly contact Lotus Cars Malaysia at 016-611 2388 and for more information, visit the website at www.lotuscars.com.
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