Having taken the entry-level Eletre off sale final September, Lotus Vehicles Malaysia (LCM) has reintroduced the variant of the electrical hyper-SUV regionally. Taking into consideration the worth adjustment – attributable to a weaker ringgit – that occurred on the identical time, the automotive now retails at RM598,800, RM20,800 costlier than when it was initially launched in April 2023.
As a refresher, the bottom mannequin options the identical mechanicals because the Eletre S, together with twin motors that present all-wheel drive and a complete system output of 603 hp (450 kW) and 710 Nm of torque. This will get the automotive from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its technique to a high pace of 245 km/h.
In the meantime, a 112 kWh battery, shared throughout all three variants (together with the R), delivers a WLTP-rated vary of 600 km. Outfitted with an 800-volt electrical structure, the Eletre can settle for as much as 350 kW of DC quick charging energy, bringing the battery from 10 to 80% in 20 minutes; 22 kW AC charging can also be supported.
Whereas the {hardware} is similar to the S, the bottom Eletre has a decrease stage of specification to fulfill its extra reasonably priced value level. As revealed in the course of the launch, the automotive rides on 20-inch five-spoke aero-design alloy wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres.
You’ll be able to improve the rollers to the S’ 22-inch two-tone ones (this additionally upgrades the tyres to Pirelli P Zero rubber and the four-piston brake callipers to six-piston items), however this prices an additional RM30,000. Different choices embrace the novel side-view cameras and an lively rear spoiler (the latter once more commonplace on the S) as a part of an Optimisation Pack.
On the usual equipment checklist are keyless entry and begin, lively air suspension, adaptive dampers, a five-seater cabin, a head-up show, Nappa leather-based upholstery, entrance and rear USB-C ports, a 360-degree digital camera system and a hands-free powered tailgate.
Additionally fitted is a 15-speaker, 1,380-watt KEF Premium Audio system – one rung under the S’ 23-speaker, 2,160-watt Reference Audio setup – piping tunes from the 15.1-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen. Different bits of tech are slim 12.6-inch shows for the motive force and entrance passenger, an eight-inch rear touchscreen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Qi wi-fi charger.
By way of driver assists, the Eletre comes as commonplace with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring, rear collision warning, entrance and rear cross site visitors alert, park help and adaptive excessive beam.
The reintroduction of the bottom Eletre corresponds with the supply of two new paint choices, Akoya White and Cinnabar Purple. These be part of the remainder of the color palette that features Kaimu Gray, Photo voltaic Yellow, Natron Purple, Galloway Inexperienced, Stellar Black and Blossom Gray. You’ll be able to try the Eletre S on the paultan.org Electrical Automobile Expo (EVx) on the Setia Metropolis Conference Centre (SCCC) this weekend, June 20 and 21.
The information precedes the arrival of Lotus’ second electrical mannequin, the Emeya, set to be launched in Malaysia very quickly. With Hethel meaning to value the sedan decrease than the Eletre in key Asian markets, might we see the automotive retailing underneath the RM550,000 mark?
GALLERY: 2024 Lotus Eletre S in Malaysia
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