KUALA LUMPUR: Lotus Cars Malaysia has today unveiled Lotus Emeya, its first electric and four-door hyper-grand tourer (GT).
Priced from RM555,000 to RM777,000, the GT is available in three distinct variants – the Emeya, Emeya S and Emeya R.
All variants of the Emeya come with a five-year/150,000km manufacturer's warranty, while the battery comes with an eight-year/200,000km warranty.
Equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive with Lotus intelligent cruise control (ICC), the car redefines the already spirited personality of a Lotus and spearheads new standards in the GT segment for ride and handling enjoyment and excellence.
An electronically controlled air suspension system empowers the Emeya to 'feel' the road 1,000 times a second ensuring a more confident, controlled, empowered and comfortable drive.
It is rated between 603 hp and 905 hp with 710 Nm to 985 Nm of torque capable of delivering a top speed of more than 250km/h and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds while under 2.78 seconds for the the top variant Emeya R, making it one of the fastest electric GTs in the world.
"Aerodynamics include the use of an active front grille - first seen on the Eletre Hyper-SUV - which reduces drag, increases the car's efficiency (when closed) and cools the batteries and the braking system (when opened).
"An active air dam increases downforce at high speeds, and combined with an active motorsports-inspired rear diffuser that is central to smoothening airflow beneath the car for aerodynamic efficiency, gives the Emeya exceptional levels of grip, handling and stability," the company said.
The Emeya has a maximum WLTP driving of 610km, depending on the variant.
Connected to a rapid 350kW DC charger, the Emeya can effectively extend its range by 150km with just a five-minute charge where it has the capability to boost its range from 10 per cent to 80 per cent on an 18-minute charge.
The car is fully-equipped with intelligent and advanced technology features that aid in a safer and compelling drive, including real-time road information with navigation and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) data that displays turn signals, obstacle warnings, lane departure, forward collision alerts and blind-spot monitoring.
Drivers also have the ability to quickly access crucial information using the 55-inch projected augmented reality (AR) head-up display (HUD) for seamless connectivity.
The Emeya is also Integrated with road noise cancellation (RNC) that seals the interior experience from being interrupted by the outside world.
Vibration sensors installed on the vehicle body detect motion in the tyres and suspension, with algorithms generating anti-phase acoustic signals through the speakers to counteract any interference.