Lotus, the producer of the Emeya hyper GTs, is promoting its rapid experience in the BEV market with excellent charging times, while US consumers wait for the first cars to be delivered. There’s little doubting the new super GT may be just as quick at the charger as it is when driving, even though Lotus claims the Emeya’s charging speeds between 10 and 80% are records.
Nine months have passed since Lotus ($LOT) made its first four-door, high-performance car public with the Emeya super GT. In less than 2.8 seconds, the BEV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph).
By February 2024, Lotus shared that the Emeya had completed a rigorous three-year testing phase in preparation for initial deliveries around the world, including China, where it is built, and Europe.
Lotus has revealed some more impressive specs regarding charging times in the hyper GT.
According to a release from Lotus, the Emeya successfully replenished from 10 to 80% on a 400 kW (600A capable) DCFC in only 14 minutes of charging. To back up its “record-breaking” claims, Lotus had the Emeya charging sessions validated by global consulting firm P3.
For charging in the Asian market, P3’s results put the Emeya as the fastest-charging EV, besting some big names in global models, including the Mercedes EQS, BMW i7, Tesla Model Y, Genesis G80, Xpeng G9, Hyundai IONIQ 6, NIO ET5, and BYD Atto 3.
During the charging session, Lotus reports the Emeya reached a peak power of 402 kW, helping boost its average charging power to an impressive 331 kW during the 10-80% span. That again bested the rest of the pack tested by P3.
Combined with its (WLTC) energy consumption rate of 18.7kWh/100km, Lotus said the Emeya can recoup 310 km (193 miles) of range in a ten-minute charging session. The feat brings BEVs closer to time parity with traditional fill-ups at gas stations. Lotus Group CEO Qingfeng Feng spoke about the company’s charging capabilities and the importance of speeding up the process for consumers:
With industry-leading charge technology available, Emeya pushes the boundaries for how an EV performs, providing drivers with the confidence to travel anywhere. We’re bringing an unrivalled driving experience in the ultimate grand tourer package, so drivers want to go electric.
In November 2023, Lotus Group announced its own line of liquid-cooled EV chargers, including a 450 kW DC fast charger, which it continues to develop alongside its own charging app and tap card.
