Tropicana May-June 2023 #148 The Passion Issue

MAY/JUNE 2023 WHEELS
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All three variants are available for the Malaysian market —
Eletre, Eletre S and the range-topping Eletre R.
The Eletre is built on Lotus’ new and versatile 800v Electric
Premium Architecture (“EPA”) with an integrated, high-voltage
power distribution system. This architecture uses aluminium
and high-tensile steel for optimum structural rigidity.
The versatile EPA can also easily adapt to accommodate C+
to E+ vehicle class battery sizes, motors, component layouts
and intelligent driving technologies.
The Lotus Eletre comes with a choice of two powertrains,
each with two electric motors, one driving the front wheels
and another driving the rear wheels to deliver all-wheeldrive
capabilities.
The Eletre and Eletre S are powered by a single-speed system
to deliver 603hp and 710Nm of torque with 0-100m/h
performance of 4.5 seconds and 80-120km/h in less than 2.2
seconds. Both variants are capable of achieving top speeds
of 258km/h and a maximum Worldwide Harmonised Light
Vehicle Test Procedure (“WLTP”) driving range of 600km.