The 2024 Lotus Eletre is a special one for the legendary British automaker. It?s the brand?s first four-door family vehicle after teasing the automotive world with the APX (Aluminum Performance Crossover) concept at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show. Moreover, Eletre is the second Lotus EV after unleashing the mind-boggling yet ultra-expensive Evija hyper EV. Lotus has announced that the first European deliveries of the Eletre will commence in the summer of 2023, and the order books for American buyers are open pending an early 2024 release date.

?We know that two-seater sports cars are not for everyone, but the fantastic experience of driving a Lotus should be,? said Mike Johnstone, Lotus Group Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. ?The Eletre is a natural progression for the brand and a hugely exciting one because Lotus is about delivering the very best performance no matter what segment the car sells in.?
2024 Lotus Eletre: What?s New"

The all-new Lotus Eletre is not a run-of-the-mill crossover or SUV. The slanted windshield, dramatically sloping roofline, and aerodynamically-enhanced ?porous? active aero bits all point to a high-performance electric SUV. It rides on a custom EPA (Electric Premium Architecture) platform that will underpin at least two more electric SUVs and a future electric sports car from the storied marque founded by the late Colin Chapman. The chassis comprises 43 percent aluminum alloy to save weight and promote stiffness, while the doo...