This week on EV Rider we’re bringing you a first video look at the Lotus Eletre Carbon from the 2025 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance along with an interview with Lotus President and CEO of the Americas Massimiliano “Max” Trantini.
This is one of the fastest charging EVs I’ve yet to encounter, with a rated maximum peak charging speed of 350 kW. It’s also a member of the elite sub-three second to 60 mph club thanks to its two speed transmission, which is somewhat rare in the world of EVs.
Although the Porsche Taycan also has a two-speed, most EVs, including Tesla’s Model S Plaid, are limited to a single-speed transmission with many manufacturers believing that is all that’s needed for performance and efficency.
Lotus says the Eletre can sprint from 0-62 mph in 2.96 seconds and lists horsepower at a staggering 905 (see spec sheet below). The torque will throw you back in your seat, coming in at 727 lb ft.
Trantini says even though the Eletre Carbon marks a new direction for Lotus, the handling traits that made the sports car company famous have transitioned nicely into the EV’s SUV form factor.
Thanks to its driving modes, Lotus engineers managed to tune the Eletre Carbon’s suspension to be both flat and precise for track days while still soaking up the potholes with aplomb on city streets.
Lotus lists the weight of the Eletre as starting at 2,640 kilograms, which translates to an estimated 5,820 pounds. Trantini says the Lotus engineering team made sure that weight, which is necessitated by the batteries, isn’t noticeable when driving.
With twin motors and AWD the Eletre Carbon is powered by a 111.9 kWh battery pack, which is rated by the European WLTP test cycle to be good for more than 280 miles worth of range per charge. The EPA’s estimated range wasn’t available yet.
The Eletre Carbon’s sticker price starts at $229,900 in the U.S. For the rest of the story, including handling impressions from Trantini, an interior tour and more; watch the video at the top of this post.
A big thanks goes to Trantini and the Lotus team for taking the time to give EV Rider a tour of the Eletre Carbon. EV Rider has also requested an Eletre from Lotus to do a full road test review once one becomes available.
2025 Lotus Eletre Carbon Technical Specifications
| POWER AND PERFORMANCE | |
| Powertrain configuration | Full-time all-wheel drive with Lotus ICC intelligent torque distribution |
| Electric motor front / rear | Permanent magnet / Permanent magnet |
| Transmission front / rear | Single speed/ Two-speed |
| Max power (kW / hp) | 675 / 905 |
| Max torque (lb ft / Nm) | 727 / 985 |
| Top speed (mph / km/h) | 165 / 265 |
| 0-62 mph / 0-100 km/h (secs) | 2.95 |
| 50-75 mph (secs) | < 2.0 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 111.9 kWh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery voltage | 800 |
| Charging time 10-80% (mins) via 350kW DC rapid charger | 20 |
| Charging time 0-100% (hours) via 22kW AC wall box | 5.8 |
| WLTP Combined range (miles) | 254 ~ 280 miles |
| CHASSIS | |
| Front suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Springs | Dual-chamber air |
| Dampers | Continuous Damping Control |
| Steering | Electromechanical; rack and pinion |
| Front brake diameter (mm) | 412 steel, 420 carbon ceramic (option) |
| Front brake caliper | 6-piston steel, 10-piston carbon ceramic (option) |
| Rear brake diameter (mm) | 397 or 420 (Carbon ceramic option) |
| Rear brake caliper | Sliding caliper with Electric Park Brake |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length | 5,103 |
| Width with Electric Reverse Mirror Displays | 2,135 |
| Width with door mirrors | 2,231 |
| Track front / rear | 1,706 / 1,684 |
| Height | 1,636 (22/23-inch wheel) |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 |
| Drag Coefficient (from) | 0.26 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | From 2,640 |
| Ground clearance | 194 (22/23-inch wheel) |
| Rear luggage compartment capacity | 21.6 cu ft (four seats) 24.3 cu ft (five seats) |
| Rear luggage compartment capacity (five-seater, rear seats folded) | 54.1 cu ft (1,532 liters) |
| Front luggage compartment capacity | 1.6 cu ft (46 liters) |