Overview
- CEO Qingfeng Feng said the model will debut in China in Q1 2026 with a European introduction in the second half of 2026.
- Feng hinted the vehicle will be an SUV, and spy shots of Eletre prototypes with a fuel filler and exhaust support expectations of an Eletre‑derived PHEV.
- Reports cite a 900‑volt architecture and a combined CLTC range around 1,100 km, though Lotus has not confirmed technical details.
- Coverage also points to a possible four‑cylinder turbo from the Geely‑Renault‑Aramco Horse Powertrain JV, which remains unconfirmed by Lotus.
- Lotus frames the PHEV rollout as a strategic milestone that broadens appeal in slower‑to‑electrify markets and helps navigate EU duties on China‑built EVs, with additional ‘Super‑Hybrid’ SUVs reported for 2027 including a smaller Vision X.