The 1,972-horsepower coupe will be the first developed under Lotus’s parent company.
The Evija has a mostly carbon-fiber structure and is powered purely by electricity. All four wheels are driven by a combined motor that makes up to 1972 horsepower and a claimed 1254 lb-ft of torque through a single-speed transmission. Its mid-mounted battery pack is displayed underneath a clear cover. Lotus claims that 80 percent of the Evija’s battery can be charged in just 12 minutes thanks to ultrafast charging rates. Along with a pushrod-operated rear suspension, the electrified hypercar features extensive aerodynamic addenda that includes a diffuser with a drag-reduction system (called DRS) and an adjustable rear wing.
Enter the Evija through the handle-free dihedral doors and you’ll discover Alcantara-padded seats with three-point seatbelts (a four-point unit is optional) and plenty of exposed carbon fiber surfaces. The steering wheel is not like that of a standard road car. This one is inspired by LMP and Formula 1 steering wheels, hence its unique shape and various integrated controls including drive modes.
A single digital display screen shows all vital information drivers need to know, including current driving mode, battery charge, and remaining charge. Comfort features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and climate control are standard. Another first for Lotus is the Evija’s over-the-air software updates and a chronograph allowing drivers to record their lap times. Lotus even created a smartphone app that lets owners monitor their Evija’s battery status, driving range, and even remote air conditioning control from anywhere in the world.
Production of the Evija will be limited to 130 units and will begin next year in Norwich, U.K. Pricing starts at £1.7 million ($2.1 million), with a £250,000 ($310,500) deposit required to secure a production allocation.
