I Drive The Lotus Eletre For The First Time! A Charging Monster w/ Fantastic Interior & Performance

Kyle and Alyssa are attending Car Week in the Monterey area where they were offered a last minute unexpected test drive of the new Lotus Eletre, a new electric SUV. This particular one is a Euro spec Eletre R with over 900hp, rear steer, and tons of goodies. Watch to find out what they thought!
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0:00 - Hello & Welcome
1:56 - Specs / Exterior + Interior Tour
29:10 - Software Tour
35:07 - Initial Drive
46:17 - Performance Drive
52:12 - Wrapping Up Driving / General Impressions
58:22 - Final Thoughts
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[@KyleConner]

What a cool vehicle! Can’t wait to do some charging testing because it seems like an absolute insane charging machine. Hope you enjoy!

[@tommckinney1489]

...but yet it's a "charging monster"

[@kez2164]

Have to do the 15 minute challenge on this and see if it's better that Porsche Taycan?

[@Tron-Jockey]

I think you're going to see the accelerator pedal hesitancy or hysteresis (sluggishness), more and more as a setting in EV's as it serves to greatly extend tire life. IMHO, the issue with accelerated tire wear in EV's has a lot to do with having instant torque in a heavy vehicle. This is largely mitigated by placing a bit of lag in the accelerator response. Some EV's already do this to a smaller extent with the ECO or Chill modes.

[@jay4him1]

I want to like this car, but it is ugly. I guess I’ll have to see one in person.

[@ernestdavis]

​@@jay4him1because Chinese inspired probably since they have their hands in Lotus.

[@loriallen67]

For the first time in my life, I’ve fallen in love with a 🚗 I mean I’ve been into cars my whole life. Since I was a young kid. Learned to drive young. But I’ve never had a true “dream car”. But THIS spec 😳! ❤❤ Agree - definitely the carbon fiber brakes. I have never wanted a pink car. In fact, for most of my significant number of years I would have steadfastly refused to drive a pink car. But this body exceeds expectations in this opalescent pink. It’s like Barbie but in pink leather corset and pink fishnets and metal studded black boots. And that interior. 😳 That is the sexiest interior I have ever seen. The perfect lipstick color. This is the car I didn’t know I needed. I need this car. I Will never have one, unless I hit the powerball. But I have a dream. Thank you Kyle, Thank you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 OMG I would just drive around all the time. ❤❤❤

[@EjusRacing]

Hey Kyle! Just want to say thanks for the chat and letting me sit inside. I’m the guy with the yellow Evora GT. Nice meeting you! Great channel! Think I might have to add another Lotus to the garage now…

[@miketaylor4162]

That is awesome looking. Probably the best looking EV yet and the interior looks incredible. Looking forward to when you get your hands on it and run all your tests.

[@EdwardC2]

Saw the Eletre at Festival of speed and got to spend a lot of time looking round it. Fabulous interior great looks and great performance. Love it! Great review by the way!

[@EdwardC2]

Also, I am very intrigued to see the type 133! (saloon/sedan version of this)

[@MikeAK44]

Alyssa's excitement level usually hovers around a 2 on 10 which makes her excitement about this car very telling. I almost willing to put in an order based on that alone !

[@brianpletcher8055]

I love how the giggles were timed with the Starbucks g-meter.😊

[@yumingzhao5577]

I say low excitement is class

[@IvesvanderFlaas]

The soda cup is a great G-force indicator!

[@loriallen67]

Also, Allysa you look great in that hat! (Cute summer look overall. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ) I really enjoy the videos where you are present and participating. I like your viewpoint. 🙏🏼

[@zachkane7378]

I really enjoy watching the level of Kyle's drink in the corners.

[@jakeacim]

Can't wait for Lotus' sedan version of this.

[@rein2889]

Panamera watch out. Especially now that Porsche is planning on making the LWB the only option.

[@Marrygoround]

I’ve owned multiple lotus for years. I’m actually really excited about this one.

[@tren133]

The Lotus Envya sedan will be coming out soon too. Essentially the same drivetrain/battery but in sedan form so it will be even faster and handle even better.

[@alfredotto7525]

I would never consider paying that much for a vehicle. But it looks like a nice car.

[@DrKellieOwczarczak]

LOL! I love the red interior. That was the one requirement I had for my Taycan when I got it.

[@DoubleCTech]

New dream car unlocked. 😍

[@jochenhoubaer73]

Great review! great car. thx for the video!

[@rickbullock4331]

In my opinion from your driving of this specific car, I think it’s beautiful. I can’t afford o but if I could, I would definitely look into buying or leasing one. I noticed how quiet the car was. I liked the red interior so everyone has their own choices on colours and designs. 900 horsepower should be more than adequate for the majority of drivers I’m thinking. Geely is a huge conglomerate and they seem to be smart enough to let the original people design and do their thing as long as they’re profitable. I like this Lotus.👍👍🇨🇦

[@Tron-Jockey]

I think you're going to see the accelerator pedal hesitancy or hysteresis (sluggishness), more and more as a setting in EV's as it serves to greatly extend tire life. IMHO, the issue with accelerated tire wear in EV's has a lot to do with having instant torque in a heavy vehicle. This is largely mitigated by placing a bit of lag in the accelerator response. Some EV's already do this to a smaller extent with the ECO or Chill modes.

[@Sophia-vk5bq]

I noticed that on my EV! I've started easing into ac/decelerating on my Bolt more to see if it prolongs my tread life. I know OPD also really hurts the front tire tread too.

[@phillyphil1513]

just budget for tires same as you would do for a Gas car boys and girls. rotate and replace often. as you see, there is NO ESCAPE from maintenance and running costs. and lying to ones self and pretending it doesn't exist is not going to work out (adulthood eventually catches up). also remember, people can see the CONTRADICTION that you're trying to play the role of "Billionaire Cheapskate" while simultaneously driving around in vehicles costing $50,000 to a $150,000 while paying exorbitant insurance on top of this. no you can't see it, but others can.

[@windowman9665]

Awesome review. I can’t wait to see your review of the polestar 3. I can’t wait for mine. It’s due to arrive April 2024. I’m hoping reviewers like yourself can get access before that though

[@TATTEDGAY]

Kyle: “There’s nowhere to put your key.” Me: How bout your pocket? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@michaelcalmeyerhentschel8304]

One of the most enjoyable reviews I've seen from you (and ALyssa fully engaged), touched on a lot of great features.

[@icillay]

I like the yellow colour as well, which is called "Hethel Yellow" as a nod to the town in Norfolk, England in which the old WW2 bomber hanger where all Lotus cars used to be built exists. I toured that facility back in the summer of 1993. The cars may not have been of the very best quality but 100% of the workers there certainly were. I am certainly rooting for the Eletre to succeed so that the plans for the second Lotus electric sports car, to be built at Hethel in 2025, come to fruition.

[@kubi0461]

The first thing that comes to mind looking at the exterior is a more perfected version of the EV6 design. At least to me I get similar vibes except I like this look a lot more. Not that it matters, as it’s well out of my price range.

[@mcunha81]

Wow, this thing is sick,the front reminds me of the Urus,and wheels remind me of an R8 ,they nailed it.

[@senoow4215]

Best of all worlds with 900hp, it's perfect city ev suv

[@mcunha81]

But the price is near Urus money,lol I could be way off ,I have no clue what a urus goes for,prob way more

[@senoow4215]

@@mcunha81 no way it is around 150k

[@mcunha81]

Wow,what a bargin,lol

[@ericgene]

yo, I like this interaction with you and Alyssa, hope you guys had fun in Monterey.

[@chengcao418]

From Bjorn 's video this car has a near 1000V battery kind of like the lucid but even higher voltage iirc. He hadn't had time to test it on 400V chargers yet, would be interesting to see their booster strategy

[@ja785y]

I read somewhere it supports 450v charging or at least the emeya will

[@antonymcneillis]

Great review. 🙏

[@juanbusanet2327]

WOW! Stunning!!

[@PressTube]

I would have loved a 0-100 and 100-200 dragy times. I’ve ordered an Eletre R, but can’t find these specs anywhere.

[@PressTube]

@@RESPIRAATORS I’ve seen that one, but no 100-200 numbers. All those car channels went to Norway to test the car but it was all in wet conditions. I’ve ordered an Eletre R so I guess I have to find out myself when I take delivery

[@phillyphil1513]

kzbin.info_AXONZ27FfA

[@mostbeautifulroads9789]

​@@PressTubeAutotopNL has 100-200 figures for the Eletre R at the end of their test of the Eletre S. Its 6.33s for the Eletre R.

[@PressTube]

@@mostbeautifulroads9789 oh ! Can you link me that video please?

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Did you know the that particular steering wheel originated from British Leyland, who used it on early Austin Allegro models!!

[@MAK61462]

Rear seats with heating and ventilation are available. Just a small extra cost. Decently specked it’s 175k in euros (190$) 10 or 20k on top of that is also doable.

[@SamuraiTacos1]

looks awesome

[@kez2164]

I was fortunate enough to sit in the porsche taycan and then the lotus electre at Fully Charged Live this year, I have to say whilst I liked the Taycan, the Lotus Electre just felt next generation. Granted the Porshe has been out a few years now. Not that I will be driving either anytime soon unless I win the lottery.

[@pin65371]

Its a budget EV Urus but better looking IMO

[@rein2889]

More like a Porsche Cayenne Coupe as a BEV with a twist

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Yes, I am an electric car driver. My car is a little Renault Zoe, but it can certainly get taken out every day!! I very much enjoy electric motoring, and my next electric vehicle will be a Vauxhall Combo Life Electric converted to a micro camper for a single guy to use for weekends and holidays.

[@andyzegerman]

Awesome car, I do wonder though what happens to the charging curve of CCS cars when they do opt in for NACS. Like the adapter first and then a native port. Still so much to discover now with Honda and Acura on board of the NACS train too.

[@stevenewbery5373]

Wow amazing car... love it🎉

[@yumingzhao5577]

We can say that Alissa ‘s excitement level is low, but I say it is class

[@roadfordays]

Next time you're in that area, test on Carmel Valley Road from Highway 1 to Highway 101. Absolutely epic road, amazing test of suspension and brakes. Very popular sports car and motorcycle group ride road.

[@scoopman]

the Strawberry Acai sloshing around serves as a good g-force meter -- and it matches the exterior paint (which looks as unfortunate as the Porsche Frozen Berry Metallic)

[@50cts]

I’m wondering why car manufacturers don’t cool the wireless charging spots. Like put a little vent near it so the AC blows on the phone.

[@fvvf9569]

already in some chinese ev

[@grecsy79]

this might not important but the flow of the fluid in the cup can discribe the g forces so good that you should use it every time

[@goldensun7262]

I've been driving it in Michigan for the last 3 weeks 💯👍🌞

[@berthogendoorn2133]

I love the fact that it an SUV style car, and it does so well on practically all the key points. What is not to like!

[@msm4445]

You do have heated and cooled and massage seats if you upgrade your seats to confort seats or to executive seats. The seats that you have are basic seats

[@devandepew128]

That center rear armrest is almost an exact duplicate of mine in my continental

[@abraxastulammo9940]

48:42 Look at the red G-meter in the middle console 😂

[@lowfuel6089]

Need this in a Race to Vegas, stat! 😊

[@davidwee2419]

Did you guys manage to test the KEF Premium Audio System (2160W 23 speaker Dolby Atmos 3D system)?

[@giobat5536]

Cool vehicle, I'm waiting for a Range Test!!!!

[@PerfectCode]

Appreciate the in-depth tour of the Eletre. One question: does this model have the dual NVIDIA Orin-X SoC’s powering it?

[@scl7012]

No,instead it runs on dual Snapdragon SA8155P SOCs.

[@Wh1teDream]

yes

[@Wh1teDream]

​@@scl70128155 is used for the pad，not for the auto driving

[@AutoReport1]

Since Volvo has announced NACS, so will Lotus. I expect they may come out of the same factories and use some of the same parts.

[@milesyounghamilton]

I enjoyed seeing the performance in the corners

[@kqschwarz]

The best part of the video was right at the beginning where Alyssa was filming from the back seat and the sloshing of the pink drink from one side of the cup to the other when Kyle pinned the car into one hairpin turn after another really showed off the G-forces in the car. One thing I would suggest is that car reviewers stop justifying SUV/Cross-over style cars as "not a real Lotus, but they are necessary to build the real sports cars". Porsche has proven that "the real Porsches that everyone wants to buy are SUV/Cross-overs". The "sports cars" are actually the outliers that only a very few want. Times have changed...

[@yagooatthegoat]

I dont think there is anything better that offers that price and features with such a sleek design

[@artemZinn]

I was few minutes in replacing Lotus with Lexus in my head not even noticing and then I heard you say Lotus one more time and saw the front badge and I was whaaa 😮 Exterior does look like Lexus tbh, but damn I’m glad Lotus is doing EVs!

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Is NACS now 800/900 V? Car need JUICE!

[@tonypaca3015]

amazing car

[@michaelvanvekoven8548]

I notice that the front doors have the assist handles over the doors…big plus for older people

[@rockshox71]

That sure is a beautiful beach.

[@carlbernhard9617]

Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley Road and up Los Laureles Grade.

[@elijahf111]

i dont want to live on a planet where Lotus is making a god damn cross over SUV

[@tren133]

Don't forget the only reason Porsche still puts out all those RS 911s and Caymans is because 7 out of 10 Porsches sold are "god damn crossover SUVs".

[@tomascermak9205]

I like this car so much.

[@pumpuppthevolume]

the wireless phone heating pad is nice for the winter tho :P

[@yorelescovar2716]

I'm in love too and only in video ... wow factor SUV ...

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The Zoe is the nippiest car I’ve driven. I’ve accidentally pulled out in front of another vehicle and was able to get up to 30 miles per hour in a couple of seconds!!

[@cristianb1964]

8:35 rose gold

[@muellerfilm]

The guy is in a press car that other journalists need to photograph and he got his drive through drink containers about ready to spill everything as he racing around corners. Real good one. This guy is not professional but is KZbinr that should never get the keys in-the fist place OMG

[@realnicksutton]

14:56 “Phone heater” 💀

[@Madonsteamrailways]

It’s 400 miles WLTP range, but I think it would only do around 350 miles in everyday motoring.

[@Tim-Tiller]

I know it’s spelled different but could there be a trademark conflict with Buick trademarking the Electra Name? I know other cars have had issues with others having a close to the same name.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The British version has speech recognition on the central screen, so you can get your favourite radio station tuned in for you at your verbal command.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

So this is the Lotus Electre electric Sports Utility Vehicle!!

[@DougC83]

I’ve test driven the S, nice but imho its a Zeekr/Geely in drag. Perhaps discount it by 30%, then I’d consider it.

[@misterx280]

Track mode should be the fastest around a track. So if in track mode you have tire spin or it upsets the car around a corner then it would be slower around a track. My ICE car is setup the same way. Track mode is for the fastest lap times and Sport mode is for fun on the streets.

[@YouCopyPoppy]

I like the interior. The exterior reminds me of a lotus meets a BZ4X meets a Nissan ariya. Not my fave, but certainly not the worst.

[@jamiebel4319]

Thanks Kyle. Is it the video presentation or me. The stance looks off to me. Almost looks like the wheels need a bit more offset. They look too tucked into the body. Thoughts??

[@Oneness100]

What other SUV's would you compare it to in terms of dimensions?

[@888YangJi]

maybe it is a preproduction car. Chinese customers are taking deliveries already there are massage cooling warming options for all four seats.

[@Mobile_Dom]

oh i love alyssa's outfit and hat in this

[@nevco8774]

Geely is a huge automotive group and this Lotus is a cherry on the cake of European brands owned by company including Volvo/Polestar. It is only one Chinese company with real market penetration in the USA.

[@jeffs6090]

Configurating this on their site, I really wish they had more color choices. More like Bentley or Aston Martin number of leather and paint options.

[@ltphilipg]

13:58 the Sun is going to bake the screen

[@Skylancer727]

Do think it's probably the best looking crossover I've seen. Plus I love pearlescent paint jobs. My brother has a RAV4 with a blue to black look and always thought it looked cool, even if the RAV looks really awkward designed. It has the front of a truck, the doors are thin and flimsy, and the back just kinda looks bland. Still laugh that a $37K car still has a vynl steering wheel in the modern day. Even my Prius has at least a fake leather wheel.

[@yvesvandenbroek6055]

I’ve driven the S, consumption on the same track as my iX50 was 23 kwh for the BMW (22 inch) and 29 kwh (23inch) for the Lotus I will change my order to the base model if possible otherwise I’ll cancel it. Another downside, only 80kw DC converter to 400v, so slow charging at Tesla points … They need to have a better handle on consumption, I want this car for road-tripping as it has more space than the iX, but I did a trip of a 1000km with the iX recently, and only needed 2 chargers of 35 minutes (breakfast and lunch) driving 130 to 145km/h consumption on average over the whole trip was 23kwh/100km … So Kyle, do some consumption tests when this car is available …. I guess 300 miles on the 70 test should be possible but could very well be just out of reach. From a driving perspective both iX and Eletre are close, but the B&W system is better, mainly because there is no EQ in the Lotus, so I can tune it better to my personal taste.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

To me, it’s a beautiful British made car!! Not really my style, but drop dead gorgeous to look at.

[@KentBuchla]

Hate to break it to you as a brand loyalist…. Lotus is Chinese.

[@sg222]

It's Chinese.

[@courtneyvegan9448]

It's made in Wuhan China.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

China bought Britain 😂

[@binflydushy]

The company itself is British but it’s 51% owned by Geely

[@jakeacim]

Lotus really needs to get NACS for US sales.

[@petef.4361]

It looks like a nice car and I am sure some people will love it, but it's not to my taste. I also wonder how the active grill holds up to rocks and debris that it could eat on the road, the repair costs if something goes wrong with that? Very interesting car for sure, but I would never purchase it even if I had the money.

[@harriettanthony7352]

Good points here, espc. the $$$$$$$$$$$$$of it. On the active grill feature, I have owned an EV with this feature, if its made aright, there is no problem with road debris

[@cbotten106]

Styling is subjective and I really think Lotus has hit this one out of the park. That Lidar cleaner would be great for undoing some adjacent cars pricey detailing job. The range on these Rs is pretty bad when driven "like it was intended". The R definitely guzzles electrons when provoked. Kyle really looked happy driving this thing!

[@se92692]

Stunning vehicle and I think its the best looking electric SUV so far. I think it has a strong resemblance to the Lexus LF-Z electrified concept car, especially with the low slung profile, blackout greenhouse and the rear panel curves. The Lexus RZ on which it was based was kind of a disappointment.

[@thebagnechannel3183]

Taking a British company known for making light weight sports cars and then making a Lotus-themed SUV is such a Chinese thing to do.

[@TYSTYSTYS2000]

Can we please get Alissa reviews? Like a short 5-10min review from a girls perspective.. I’m not a girl but I love hearing what she thinks

[@ferkdizzle]

Take it to Moab!

[@CBR2200]

I never thought I'd see a three ton Lotus.

[@msm4445]

I love the design of the car, but as you said, you should see it on real to be able to juge. For me, I ordered one and It’ll be delivered soon. PS: I live in Europe, Belgium

[@davidbaker9943]

Congrats on the new car lol

[@shou635]

Winter salt and dirt wash out of those holes easily?

[@deejay4922]

I'm sure it's been pointed out but there's a pleasant irony here as the 1st car bodies that Tesla brought in to bang out the original Roadsters were on stripped down Lotus Elise chassis just get the concepts down.

[@r5LgxTbQ]

can you imagine having to take your vehicle in to the shop because your triangles won't open

[@brunoheggli2888]

Wow,game over for Tesla!

[@phillyphil1513]

23:27 - whoa a 2-spd gearbox. okay your move Porsche.