Lotus Cars Malaysia reintroduced the base variant Eletre priced at RM598,800 up by RM20,800 from the previous iteration. It is being placed below the Eletre S and Eletre R. Deliveries for the new Eletre variant are set to begin in October.
Lotus Cars Malaysia offers a degree of customization for the Eletre, allowing owners to select specific trim levels and equipment packages. However, the range of available options is limited compared to the higher-specification variants.
The Eletre comes standard with matrix LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and fog lamps, enhancing visibility and safety. Other exterior features include a hands-free powered tailgate with adjustable height settings and heated washer jets for optimal performance in various weather conditions.
The Eletre offers a distinct character compared to the higher-tier variants while maintaining the core driving dynamics and performance attributes of the Eletre S and Eletre R. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels with four-piston brake calipers as standard equipment. Still, customers have the option to upgrade to 22-inch wheels with six-piston calipers for an additional cost of RM30,000. Additional features such as side cameras and an active rear spoiler can be added through the Optimization Pack to enhance the vehicle’s functionality and range.
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The Eletre is equipped with a dual motor setup capable of producing 612 hp and 710 Nm. This powertrain enables the Eletre to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 258 km/h. The vehicle’s estimated driving range, based on the WLTP standard, is 600 km on a full charge. It features a 112 kWh battery that supports rapid charging. The vehicle can be charged from 10% to 80% battery capacity in approximately 20 minutes using a 350 kW charger.
Inside, the Eletre features 100% recycled and recyclable man-made microfibre materials and comes with a five-seat configuration. This provides 688 litres of rear boot capacity and 1,532 litres with the rear seats folded. A four-seat configuration is available with the optional Executive Seat Pack. It comes standard with 12-way power-adjustable front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, an Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display, a 15.1-inch full HD OLED display, Lotus Hyper OS, ‘Intelligent cockpit’ infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 1,380-watt, 15-speaker KEF Premium Audio system, and wireless charging system.
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Safety-wise, the Eletre comes standard with Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), a driver monitoring system, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning / Prevention (LKA+), Blind Spot Detection, Traffic Sign Information (TSI), Front and Rear Park Assist, Visual Park Assist and Lotus Intelligent Dynamic Chassis Control. It also comes with five drive modes which are Range, Tour, Sport, Off-Road, and Individual.
To recap, the base-spec Eletre has been launched in Malaysia and priced at RM598,000 on the road, without insurance. Fully packed with safety features, the Eletre also comes with a 5-year/150,000 km manufacturer’s warranty and an 8-year/200,000 km warranty for the battery.
