Lotus Confirms V8‑Hybrid Supercar for 2028 as Emira Stays in Production

Overview

• Lotus, which outlined its Focus 2030 plan Sunday, confirmed a new V8‑hybrid supercar for 2028 with more than 986 hp using an evolution of its X‑Hybrid system from the Eletre X SUV.
• The Emira will remain a pure combustion sports car, with an update due soon that Lotus bills as the lightest and most powerful version yet.
• Industry reports say the refreshed Emira will swap its Toyota and AMG engines for Horse Powertrain’s 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo hybrid V6, with Horse claiming up to 536 hp and 516 lb‑ft before electric boost.
• Coverage also reports that the upcoming supercar and the Emira are set for European production, with Hethel in the UK cited, though Lotus has not formally detailed factory plans.
• Lotus says the strategy tightens integration with parent Geely, merges Lotus UK with Lotus Technology, and aims for electrified sales split roughly 60% plug‑in hybrid to 40% electric.