Lotus has made good on its promises with its revolutionary electric hyper-SUV, the Lotus Eletre, which has taken the prestigious GQ Magazine SUV of the Year award. The British sportscar maker had a lot to live up to when it announced the Eletre, but thanks to the investment from Geely Motors, Lotus was more than prepared to electrify its ultra-premium offerings. The dedication paid off as the Lotus Eletre was recognized for its remarkable performance and stunning design.
“The premium electric SUV sector is filling up faster than you can say ‘recession-proof’ with all the big automotive beasts vying for attention, but none have grabbed our attention like Lotus,” said GQ’s judges.
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The Lotus Eletre lives up to its claim as the world’s fastest dual motor SUV, producing up to 905 horsepower and 726 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to reach 0-60 in just 2.95 seconds. The hyper-SUV boasts a massive 112kWh battery that provides a range of 373 miles max or 304 miles on the max performance variant.
Aside from its impressive performance, the Lotus Eletre matches the exquisite design that the British sportscar maker has introduced in recent years.
“From the very first discussions about what the Eletre should be, our vision was to deliver a unique and highly desirable car that would demonstrate to the world what the EV future of Lotus would stand for. As an SUV, it will bring a completely new audience to the brand – a lifestyle customer. To be recognized for that by GQ, a globally renowned lifestyle publication, is a great honor,” says Ben Payne, Chief Creative Officer at Lotus.
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Lotus is among the few brands that have begun offering ultra-luxury electric vehicles in recent years, with traditional competitors like Ferrari and Lamborghini lagging behind. This investment seems to have paid off, and hopefully, it means that more amazing cars are set to come from the historic carmaker. If GQ’s praise is any indication, Lotus is headed in the right direction.
