2024 Lotus Eletre R Review!! | Does This Hyper-SUV Feel Like A Lotus?

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Lotus says that the Eletre R is the world's first Electric Hyper-SUV, and it certainly has some pretty 'hyper' specs. 905 horsepower, 0-60 in 2.95s, active aero with a deployable spoiler and honeycomb grille shutters, 34 sensors - including 12 camera, 18 radar and 4 lidar.

But does it feel at all like a conventional Lotus?

Nope. It just can't given the size, weight and immense power. The closest connection I can make between driving this and something like the Emira is they are both some of the best handling and driving vehicles in their segments.

The interior on the Eletre is absolutely wild, one of the best I have experienced in recent times. Materials are properly impressive and high quality, the tech integration is staggering, with amazing graphics and features. The 23 speaker, 2160W KEF sound system is phenomenal, and the overall experience definitely fits the price tag.

It is also quite blisteringly quick in the canyons! It is expensive, but also doesn't really have any proper competitors. You would get one of these if you have a lot of money, and want the latest and greatest tech/performance SUV experience, plus you'd have something else that none of your other rich friends have.

My dream scenario would be Lotus builds a bunch of these high performance/luxury EV SUVs and sedans, and ends up with a boatload of cash to build more gas sportscars like the Emira. It probably won't happen as they have stated the Emira is the end of the ICE lineup, and all future Lotus' will be EV. Sad, but they are certainly off to a good start with this ridiculous EV SUV.

Enjoy my full review of the 2024 Lotus Eletre R!

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[JayChesterman]

man you've come a long way in the last few years! i remember watching all of your S3 reviews back before I picked my 2020 up a couple years ago haha keep up the good work!

[CS-bhur]

Amazing review Eddie you’ve the man, keep up the great work buddy

[baltazarkosa]

what a car! thanks for the review - I I really enjoyed!

[nls]

"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman

It is hard to say a heavy, complicated, tehnology laden electric suv has the "DNA" of a lotus. Interesting technology, but only a mega rich environmentalist type would be into this.

[movingpictures]

It’s so weird to see it going quick and you reacting to it but not hearing any engine lol

[manualmafia]

I’d take this, an Emira, and the spare cash over a Purosangue any day

[MC-qfms]

You forgot to include the Tesla Model X Plaid into the mix albeit it’s nowhere near the handling of the Eletre R.

[TheSonyExperience]

I dont know how if I'd call it a hyper SUV. Many electric vehicles throw 700+ horsepower in them. Its really not hard to put a tom of HP in electric cars. Inwouldnt be surprised if 5-600 doesn't become the normal and they start pushing above 1000hp for 70k-100K models.

[Mills]

I have followed you from the beginning and please stop reviewing so many ev's I'll never drive one.