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Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
Top speed (350 km/h)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive but speculative, as there is no direct long-term ownership feedback available.
3 problems reported (2 very frequent, 1 isolated) · low confidence
Problems owners report
- Very frequentLack of deliveries and updates
No meaningful updates on production status or customer deliveries for several years following the initial reveal, leading to owner and enthusiast skepticism.
- Very frequentAbsence of independent reviews
No substantive driving reviews or tests of the finished production vehicle, despite years of promotion.
- IsolatedSoftware/Game bug (isolated)
In a video game context, a bug was noted where a start button point-of-interest marker was incorrectly placed on a digital model of the car.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data available. No trim levels or versions are discussed in the provided data.
Competitors to consider
Owners compare it most often with the Rimac Nevera, Bugatti Chiron, Aston Martin Valhalla Concept, Rimac Concept Two and McLaren Senna.
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Overall sentiment
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive but speculative, as there is no direct long-term ownership feedback available. The vehicle is discussed with significant anticipation and excitement for its performance potential, striking design, and its role as Lotus's first all-electric hypercar. Community discussions highlight its impressive claimed specifications, including a 2000 hp powertrain, advanced aerodynamics, and a focus on preserving Lotus's driving dynamics through engineering choices like hydraulic steering and a rear-mounted battery pack. However, a recurring and significant theme is deep skepticism and frustration regarding the vehicle's actual delivery status and a near-total lack of real-world driving reviews or owner reports years after its initial reveal. This creates a dichotomy of high theoretical praise coupled with low confidence in the product's tangible existence and execution.
Positioning vs competitors
Positioned as a direct competitor to the Rimac Nevera in the all-electric hypercar segment, with discussions noting the Evija's more track-focused, spartan philosophy versus the Nevera's grand touring and luxurious interior approach. The Evija's estimated weight of approximately 1,900 kg (4,190 lbs) is frequently cited as remarkably light for its power output, giving it a potential handling and power-to-weight advantage. It is also compared to top-tier internal combustion hypercars like the Bugatti Chiron in terms of outright acceleration and top speed claims. The consensus from technical discussions suggests it aims to translate the traditional Lotus ethos of lightweight, engaging handling into the electric hypercar realm, rather than simply maximizing luxury or straight-line speed.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No owner-driven configuration advice is present.
General recommendations
Not recommended for purchase due to a complete absence of verified delivery or long-term ownership experiences. The vehicle exists primarily as a highly anticipated prototype and a digital asset in driving simulators. Potential buyers are advised to await independent reviews and confirmation of customer deliveries before considering a purchase. Enthusiasts interested in the technology and design should view it as a conceptual benchmark rather than a currently acquirable product.
Remarks
The provided data contains almost no substantive long-term owner experiences. The vast majority of discussions are either speculative anticipation based on pre-release information, technical analysis of claimed features, or references to the car within video games (e.g., Forza Horizon series). Key technical points noted in discussions include the use of hydraulic steering for feel, a conventional brake booster, a rear-mounted battery pack to mimic mid-engine dynamics, a heave damper in the rear suspension for managing downforce, and an estimated weight of around 1,900 kg (4,190 lbs). The profound disconnect between the vehicle's high-profile announcement and the subsequent lack of tangible progress or communication is the dominant narrative, casting significant doubt on the project's current state from a community perspective. Analysis based on approximately 8 substantive owner/enthusiast discussions relevant to real-world ownership concerns, with the remainder being gaming-related content.
Specifications
Enthusiast code: 130
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
91 kWh Electric
Electric · 2040 hp · AWD · automatic
Built 2022–2026