Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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Lotus Eletre

lotus eletre r
OverviewSpecsReviewsSales rank

RANGE

490 - 600kms

PRICE

$265,000+

The Lotus Eletre is an all-electric SUV, marking Lotus’s entry into the electric vehicle market. It blends elements from Lotus’s sports car heritage with new technology.

Variants

Lotus Eletre S

2024→
lotus eletre

Price

Price$265,000

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.5 s
Top Speed260 km/h
Total Power450 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range600 km
Highway Range459 km
WLTP Consumption214 Wh/km
Charging Cost $5.35/100 km

Lotus Eletre S: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range532 km
Consumption4.9 km / kWh
20.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery112 kWh / 109 kWh
ChemistryUnknown
AC speed (max)22 kW
DC speed (max)350 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 750 kg
Boot Space688 L / 1532 L
Frunk46 L
ShapeExtra Large SUV
Length5103 mm
Width2019 mm
Height1630 mm
Kerb Weight2565 kg

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Lotus Eletre R

2024→
lotus eletre r

Price

Price$315,000

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 2.95 s
Top Speed260 km/h
Total Power675 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range490 km
Highway Range375 km
WLTP Consumption280 Wh/km
Charging Cost $7.00/100 km

Lotus Eletre R: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range435 km
Consumption4 km / kWh
25.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery112 kWh / 109 kWh
ChemistryUnknown
AC speed (max)22 kW
DC speed (max)350 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 750 kg
Boot Space688 L / 1532 L
Frunk46 L
ShapeExtra Large SUV
Length5103 mm
Width2019 mm
Height1630 mm
Kerb Weight2725 kg

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Lotus Eletre SLotus Eletre R
Price$265,000$315,000
Range (WLTP)600 km490 km
Highway Range468 km382 km
0-100 km/h4.5 s2.95 s
Top Speed260 km/h260 km/h
DriveAWDAWD
Power450 kW675 kW
Battery (nominal)112 kWh112 kWh
Battery (usable)109 kWh109 kWh
WLTP Consumption214 Wh/km280 Wh/km
ChemistryUnknownUnknown
AC speed22 kW22 kW
DC speed350 kW350 kW
Vehicle to Load--
Boot space688 L688 L
Boot (seats down)1532 L1532 L
Frunk46 L46 L
Seats55
Length5103 mm5103 mm
Width2019 mm2019 mm
Height1630 mm1630 mm
Weight2565 kg2725 kg
Tow (braked)750 kg750 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
Lotus Eletre R electric vehicle – New Zealand review

"What's left me really impressed is how I feel driving it."

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The Lotus Eletre is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Lotus Eletres have been sold in NZ?

There have been 6 Lotus Eletres registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

Lotus Eletre registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
S 112KWH/EV/4WD/AT3
R 112KWH/EV/4WD/AT3
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