It will be able to ride on a dedicated EV platform.
Lotus revealed the first details of its new electric car platform, which will be used to power future zero-emissions products from the British manufacturer. The Elise will be its first application. It will be reportedly the marque’s entry level sports car in the new electric era.
Autocar has released a report that outlines the initial characteristics and features of the new sports car. It is based on information obtained from the automaker. The Type 135, internally known as the Lotus Type 13, will be the true Lotus product, with Lotus’ trademark handling and agility. However, the propulsion will be entirely electric since the Emira, the brand’s last car with a combustion engine, will use it.
Lotus managing director Matt Windle stated that it was part of their DNA. “Dynamics, aerodynamics and lightweighting are what we do on all products.” These will still be Lotus products. Although they will be using a different propulsion system, it comes with many benefits: instant torque and cooling, better packaging and better packaging. The first sports car will also have lots of storage and packaging advantages.
E-Sports architecture is available in single- or dual-motor configurations. Even the weakest models will have 470 horsepower (346kilowatts). The Elise Sport 240 Final Edition has 240 hp (176 kW), while the successor to the Elise will have twice the power. Although the Elise successor won’t get an AWD system, the new platform will allow for all-wheel drive.
The project team will also make use of the small dimensions of the electric motor and develop aerodynamics that are highly efficient. The best part about the report is that Lotus claims it will keep the cost of this new vehicle low by using components from other automakers owned by Geely.