SHAH ALAM: The all-electric Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT (Grand Tourer) arrives in three distinct variants with prices at RM555,000 (Emeya); RM643,000 (Emeya S), and RM777,000 (Emeya R).
Prices are on-the-road excluding road tax and insurance (valid only for Peninsular Malaysia).
All variants of the Emeya come with a five-year / 150,000km manufacturer’s warranty, while the battery comes with an eight-year / 200,000km warranty.
The official launch of the Emeya Hyper-GT (Grand Tourer) was held in conjunction with the opening of Lotus Cars Malaysia’s first flagship store.
Lotus Kuala Lumpur which is the flagship store located in Shah Alam, with floor space of 1,765 sq ft, of which 987 sq ft is exclusively devoted to the main showroom, will complement the Lotus Store at Pavilion Damansara Heights which was opened in February this year.
Lotus Kuala Lumpur houses two bespoke customer delivery bays, a well-appointed lounge for customers, a dedicated merchandising area and a special configurator room enabling customers to personalize and accessorize every aspect of their Lotus from exterior and interior preferences to the choice of ultra high performance components and additional safety equipment.
This includes opting for the Lotus Dynamic Handling Pack with 4-wheel steer capabilities, and additional Driving Aid features such as the Parking Pack and Highway Assist Pack.
The crown jewel in Lotus Kuala Lumpur, the Emeya, is the brand’s very first electric and four-door Hyper-GT, engineered and built from the ground-up to become a true driver’s car.
It draws on 75 years of the company’s rich and decorated heritage in motorsports.
Equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive with Lotus ICC intelligent torque distribution, the Emeya spearheads new standards in the GT segment for ride and handling enjoyment.
An electronically controlled air suspension system empowers the Emeya to ‘feel’ the road 1,000 times a second.
Performance is driven by a high-powered dual-motor configuration and an advanced single-speed transmission (dual speed for the Emeya R) that works in tandem with race-grade braking system.
The Emeya is rated between 603hp and 905hp with 710Nm to 985Nm of torque capable of delivering a top speed of more than 250km/h and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds (under 2.78 seconds for the Emeya R), placing it in the exclusive realm of being amongst the fastest electric GTs in the world.
The design and features, combined with a low centre of gravity, gives the Emeya what is defined as a ‘hyperstance’ for outstanding overall stability and setting new benchmarks in the GT segment for ride and handling.
Aerodynamics include the use of an active front grille - first seen on the Eletre Hyper-SUV - which reduces drag, increases the car's efficiency (when closed) and cools the batteries and the braking system (when opened).
An active air dam increases downforce at high speeds, and combined with an active motorsports-inspired rear diffuser that is central to smoothening airflow beneath the car for aerodynamic efficiency, gives the Emeya exceptional levels of grip, handling and stability.
The Emeya is also equipped with an industry-leading dual-layer active rear spoiler that offers a net downforce of more than 215kg for unparalleled stability and handling at higher speeds.
Overall, eight vents are built into the Emeya which ensures smooth air flow, optimizes aerodynamic efficiency and improves performance and range while also cooling the brakes, motors and batteries.
The Emeya has a maximum WLTP driving of 610km depending on the variant.
Connected to a rapid 350kW DC charger, the Emeya can extend its range by 150km with just a five-minute charge.
It can boost its range from 10% to 80% on an 18-minute charge.
There is real-time road information with navigation and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) data that displays turn signals, obstacle warnings, lane departure, forward collision alerts and blind-spot monitoring.
Drivers also have the ability to quickly access crucial information using an industry leading 55-inch projected augmented reality (AR) head-up display (HUD) for seamless connectivity.
Design of the Emeya consciously emphasized on reducing Lotus’ carbon footprint, and this is achieved with sustainable and durable materials such as new luxury thread made from repurposed fibres from the fashion industry, PVD aluminium, Alcantara, Nappa leather, and Ultrafabrics PU - all of which are also sustainably sourced.
This is personified with many luxury materials and tactile surfaces.
The combination of these materials for the cabin upholstery also results in weight-saving benefits.
As a Lotus should be, the interior is minimalist but provides the driver with an intelligent cockpit and intuitive infotainment system.
Entertainment is centered on the critically acclaimed in-car audio system from world-renowned Lotus partner KEF.
The Emeya is appointed with KEF’s award-winning Uni-Q speaker design and Uni-Core space-saving subwoofer enclosure, plus Dolby Atmos enabled 3D surround sound system for a truly immersive soundscape and experience.
The Emeya is also integrated with Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) that seals the interior experience from being interrupted by the outside world.
Vibration sensors installed on the vehicle body detect motion in the tyres and suspension, with algorithms generating anti-phase acoustic signals through the speakers to counteract any interference.
