Eletre
$189,990 +ORC
- Power
- 450 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
Base grade. 450 kW dual-motor, wool-blend upholstery, active rear-wheel steering and air suspension standard.
Lotus
2026 Lotus Eletre
Hyper electric SUV
On sale nowBattery electric
From $189,990 plus on-road costs
The Eletre is the first Lotus SUV and the first electric Lotus on sale in Australia.
From$189,990+ORC
Power450 to 675 kW
DC charge350 kW
Boot611 L
Warranty5 yrs / 150,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Eletre yet. On paper, confirm which advanced driver-assist features are actually enabled in the current Australian software build before signing. Resale on EVs at this price point remains an unknown, factor it into your hold horizon.
Why consider it
- 800V architecture with 350 kW DC charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in around 20 minutes, up to 600 km WLTP range on the base and S, and active rear-wheel steering plus air suspension standard across the range.
- The R variant out-accelerates the base Porsche Taycan Turbo.
What to know
- 5-year / 150,000 km warranty trails German rivals on coverage.
- Some LiDAR-based driver-assist features are not yet active in Australia pending software certification, and the Lotus service network is still small outside Sydney and Melbourne.
Who it suits
800V early movers wanting 350 kW peak DC charging, hyper-SUV buyers chasing the 2.95 second Eletre R, families of five needing a 611L boot at the luxury end, and tech showcasers drawn to the 15.1-inch OLED dash and LiDAR hardware.
Small families
5 seats
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Keen drivers
450 to 675 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.350 kW
DC fast charging
AC charging at home up to 22 kW.
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eletre | $189,990 +ORC | 450 kW | 350 kW | Base grade. 450 kW dual-motor, wool-blend upholstery, active rear-wheel steering and air suspension standard. |
| Eletre S | $229,990 +ORC | 450 kW | 350 kW | Loaded grade. Nappa leather, 15.1-inch passenger display, 15-speaker KEF audio. |
| Eletre R | $279,990 +ORC | 675 kW | 350 kW | Hyper grade. Two-speed rear gearbox, 22-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brake option, 23-speaker KEF Reference audio, 2.95 seconds to 100 km/h. |
Eletre S
$229,990 +ORC
- Power
- 450 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
Loaded grade. Nappa leather, 15.1-inch passenger display, 15-speaker KEF audio.
Eletre R
$279,990 +ORC
- Power
- 675 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
Hyper grade. Two-speed rear gearbox, 22-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brake option, 23-speaker KEF Reference audio, 2.95 seconds to 100 km/h.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
611 L
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a longer factory warranty than 5 years, you live outside Sydney or Melbourne where the Lotus service network is still thin, or you need every LiDAR-based driver-assist feature working today (some remain locked pending local certification).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Lotus Eletre in Australia in 2026?
Pricing opens at $189,990 plus on-roads for the Eletre and tops out at $279,990 plus on-roads for the Eletre R, across 3 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the range of the Lotus Eletre?
Up to 600 km WLTP on the base and S variants, dropping to roughly 490 km WLTP on the higher-output R with standard 22-inch wheels, all from the 112 kWh NMC battery.
How fast does the Lotus Eletre charge?
350 kW peak DC charging on the 800V architecture, with a quoted 10 to 80 per cent in around 20 minutes. AC tops out at 22 kW three-phase.
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The Lotus Eletre in full
The Eletre is the first Lotus SUV and the first electric Lotus on sale in Australia. Built in Wuhan on Geely's Premium Architecture platform, it shares its 800V electrical backbone with the Polestar 5 and Zeekr 001. Three variants: base 450 kW dual-motor, S at the same output with a fuller kit list, and the 675 kW R with a two-speed rear-axle gearbox that hits 100 km/h in 2.95 seconds. All three run a 112 kWh NMC battery, with up to 600 km WLTP on the base and S.
From$189,990+ORC
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