{"id":10778,"date":"2022-03-30T14:49:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T14:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1383504"},"modified":"2022-03-30T14:49:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T14:49:58","slug":"lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-a-light-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10778","title":{"rendered":"Lotus\u2019 Eletre 600hp SUV can \u2018breathe\u2019 and put on a light show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>British sports car maker Lotus has finally unveiled its long-awaited second electric vehicle, the Eletre.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the company\u2019s first SUV, and while such vehicles don\u2019t usually get called beautiful, this time I\u2019ll call it: the Eletre is a slick-looking machine, which seems like a hell of a package.<\/p>\n<p>Feast your eyes:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" srcdoc=\"\n\n<style>*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{background:#000;height:100%}img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:opacity .1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)}a:hover img+img{opacity:1!important}<\/style>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cKIR4uqXnKo?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;theme=light&amp;playsinline=1'><img src='https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/cKIR4uqXnKo\/hqdefault.jpg'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><img src='https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cyberdelia\/assets\/img\/ytplaybtn-hover.png' style='top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;opacity:0;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)'><\/a>&#8221; width=&#8221;560&#8243; height=&#8221;315&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221;>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As you can see above, the EV isn\u2019t beautiful in a conventional way. Its design language is rather aggressive with a cab-forward stance, long wheelbase, and short overhangs. Its front also looks like an angry reptile of sorts. Still, there\u2019s a distinctive elegance somewhere in there.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383507 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383507\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-2--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3>Hypercar vibe<\/h3>\n<p>Lotus boasts that Eletre shares the same DNA with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotuscars.com\/en-GB\/evija\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Evija<\/a> electric hypercar. And while it can\u2019t really compare with the Evija, this new <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/topic\/evs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EV<\/a> does come across as a high-performance SUV worthy of the Lotus badge.<\/p>\n<p>Built on a dedicated electric architecture platform, the Eletre comes with two electric motors enabling four-wheel drive. There will be three versions available \u2014 the <em>least<\/em> powerful delivering 600 horsepower.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383508 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383508\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-3--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Lotus claims it will sprint to 62mph in under three seconds and top out at 260km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by a 100kW battery, the Electre\u2019s good for an impressive 600km (373 miles) range on a single charge.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cBreathing\u201d air<\/h3>\n<p>To enable this performance the design team has focused on reducing weight and improving aerodynamics.<\/p>\n<p>The body panels are all made from aluminum, while the black components are finished in carbon fiber.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383509 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383509\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-4-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>But the most notable characteristic is Eletre\u2019s \u201cbreathing\u201d function.<\/p>\n<p>Much like the Evija, the vents in the Eletre\u2019s hood, lower grille, front fenders, D-pillar, and outer edges of the taillights serve as channels where air can pass through.<\/p>\n<p>Lotus calls this \u201cporosity.\u201d The benefit? Reducing air resistance and, in turn, improving efficiency and range.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, the front grille comprises interconnected triangular panels, which stay closed when the car is at rest or when it needs to reduce aerodynamic drag. They automatically open to scoop air to the radiator to cool the electric motors, battery pack, or front brakes when needed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383510 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Eletre\u2019s front grille. Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share The Eletre\u2019s front grille. Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Eletre\u2019s front grille. Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Eletre\u2019s front grille. Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383510\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-5--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3>Light up<\/h3>\n<p>The Eletre\u2019s lights are my favorite part of the car.<\/p>\n<p>The most impressive feature is what the company calls the \u201cpeacock moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When the driver unlocks the vehicle, its exterior lights run through a short animated sequence, the front grille opens and \u201cbreathes,\u201d and the illuminated flush door handles get deployed.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a pure show-off move, but who doesn\u2019t enjoy a little drama?<\/p>\n<p>In the rear, the full-width ribbon light strip can change between four colors. To give you an idea, it\u2019s red while the car is on the move, and when it\u2019s green, it displays the battery status.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383511 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Three different colors of the taillights. Image: Lotus (Edited)\" data-title=\"Share Three different colors of the taillights. Image: Lotus (Edited) on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Three different colors of the taillights. Image: Lotus (Edited) on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Three different colors of the taillights. Image: Lotus (Edited)<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383511\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-lights--1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, there\u2019s another color-changing light strip below the instrument panels inside the car. It alerts occupants to incoming phone calls, changes in cabin temperature, or battery charge status.<\/p>\n<h3>Autonomous potential<\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, the Eletre comes with deployable LiDAR sensors, emerging from the top of the windscreen, the top of the rear glass, and the front wheel arches.<\/p>\n<p>That way, the vehicle is future-proofed for advances in autonomous driving tech. Lotus says that extra capability can be added through OTA updates \u2014 as and when it\u2019s allowed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383516 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2459\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--140x210.jpg 140w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--90x135.jpg 90w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--796x1194.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1592x2387.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Eletre\u2019s LiDAR sensor on top of the rear glass. Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Eletre\u2019s LiDAR sensor on top of the rear glass. Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Eletre\u2019s LiDAR sensor on top of the rear glass. Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Eletre\u2019s LiDAR sensor on top of the rear glass. Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383516\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--140x210.jpg 140w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--90x135.jpg 90w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--796x1194.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-Lidar--1592x2387.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>For now, LiDAR\u2019s being put to good use, enabling ADAS functions like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the side mirrors have been replaced by Electric Reverse Mirror Displays (ERMDs), housing three separate cameras \u2014 one for the rear-view mirror, one to create a 360-degree view of the SUV, and a third that\u2019s part of the EV\u2019s intelligent driving technologies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383518 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The integrated cameras on the side mirrors. Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share The integrated cameras on the side mirrors. Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The integrated cameras on the side mirrors. Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The integrated cameras on the side mirrors. Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383518\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-camera-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3>Interior<\/h3>\n<p>Moving inward, the Eletre will come in both four- and five-seat layouts, situated below a fixed panoramic sunroof.<\/p>\n<p>Its interior looks spacious and features a minimalistic design \u2014 just with a dash of luxury.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383521 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383521\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1-.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1-.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Lotus-interior-1--1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>In the front, the instrument cluster has been reduced to a slim strip for key vehicle and journey information. Information can also be projected onto the windscreen via an AR heads-up display, so the driver doesn\u2019t have to take their gaze off the road.<\/p>\n<p>Both the front and the rear occupants can access OLED infotainment touchscreens, measuring 15 inches and 9 inches, respectively.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383523 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F30%2Flotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Image: Lotus\" data-title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Image: Lotus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Image: Lotus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1383523\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Eletre\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/lotus-inte-2-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>All in all, we know quite a lot about the Eletre to be blown away. But\u2026 there\u2019s one thing we don\u2019t know: the price. For reference, the Evija comes costs a hefty $2 million.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m pretty sure that the Eletre won\u2019t come with a such a price tag, but according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caranddriver.com\/news\/a39561177\/lotus-eletre-electric-suv-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> Car and Driver<\/a>, its price is expected to be close to Tesla\u2019s Model X. This indicates a starting point of about <em>$120,000<\/em> when the EV reaches the US in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>But as the car will be produced in China by Lotus\u2019 parent company Geely, manufacturing costs should be cheaper, which could \u2014 hopefully \u2014 bring down consumer pricing as well.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/lotus-eletre-600hp-suv-can-breathe-and-put-on-light-show\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British sports car maker Lotus has finally unveiled its long-awaited second electric vehicle, the Eletre. It\u2019s the company\u2019s first SUV, and while such vehicles don\u2019t usually get called beautiful, this time I\u2019ll&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10778\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}