Lotus

Lotus is a British automaker known for making lightweight sports cars. The company offers the mid-engined Emira sports car that's light on the scales, sharp around corners, and looks exotic. The electrified Evija is an exclusive hypercar, but its six-figure price tag puts it out of reach of most buyers. More recently, the brand has entered the luxury EV market with the Eletre SUV, which is a departure from Lotus's sporting ethos. Read our Lotus reviews below for pricing, specs, and more.

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2025 Lotus Emeya

Starting at

$100,000 est

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EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: Lotus had planned to branch out to the luxury electric-car segment with the Emeya, which wears a slinky exterior design and would have offered exciting performance. Learn More

2026 Lotus Emira

/10

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Starting at

$109,400

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EPA MPG

19 combined

C/D SAYS: Read our 2026 Lotus Emira review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this coupe performed in our testing. Learn More

Lotus Emira Model Years

2026 Lotus Evija

/10

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Starting at

$2,400,000 est

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N/A

C/D SAYS: Read our 2026 Lotus Evija review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this coupe performed in our testing. Learn More

Lotus Evija Model Years

2028 Lotus Type 135

Starting at

$80,000 est

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EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 2028 Lotus Type 135 is an upcoming electric sports car that will usher in the British brand’s next generation of performance. Learn More

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2025 Lotus Eletre

8.5

/10

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Starting at

$110,000

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EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

304–373 miles

C/D SAYS: An electric SUV isn't what anyone would expect from Lotus, but the Eletre promises to be powerful and eye-catching with a price tag to match. Learn More

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2025 Lotus Eletre

8.5

/10

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Starting at

$110,000

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EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

304–373 miles

C/D SAYS: An electric SUV isn't what anyone would expect from Lotus, but the Eletre promises to be powerful and eye-catching with a price tag to match. Learn More

2025 Lotus Emeya

Starting at

$100,000 est

SHOP NEW Emeya

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: Lotus had planned to branch out to the luxury electric-car segment with the Emeya, which wears a slinky exterior design and would have offered exciting performance. Learn More

2026 Lotus Evija

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$2,400,000 est

SHOP NEW Evija

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N/A

C/D SAYS: Read our 2026 Lotus Evija review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this coupe performed in our testing. Learn More

Lotus Evija Model Years

2028 Lotus Type 135

Starting at

$80,000 est

SHOP NEW Type 135

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 2028 Lotus Type 135 is an upcoming electric sports car that will usher in the British brand’s next generation of performance. Learn More

Discontinued Lotus Models

These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.

2011 Lotus Elise

Starting at

$56,115

SHOP USED Elise

EPA MPG

22–23 combined

C/D SAYS: The Elise is a pure-driving roadster not for the faint of heart. Learn More

2021 Lotus Evora

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$99,150

SHOP USED Evora

EPA MPG

20 combined

C/D SAYS: The Lotus Evora GT is a raw mid-engine sports car that triggers a driver's emotions with its supercharged V-6, lightweight composition, and lively controls. Learn More

Lotus Evora Model Years