Lotus Unveiled the 'Eletre' and a New Line of Electric Vehicles
Colin Smith — March 29, 2022 — Autos
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'Lotus,' the British sports car manufacturer, has announced the 'Lotus Eletre,' a high-powered electric SUV. The Eletre was previously known as the 'Type 132' SUV. Lotus has given the Eletre its full name and another teaser, but has not yet revealed the full specifications of the vehicle. Lotus will confirm the release date, pricing, and performance of the Eletre on March 29th, 2022.
Accompanying this announcement, Lotus is also unveiling a variety of upcoming EVs currently named the 'Type 134,' 'Type 135,' and 'Type 133.' The Type 134 is a small crossover, the Type 135 is a four-door coupe, and the Type 133 is a fully-electric sports car. Lotus will also use an electric modular platform called 'Evolution' in these vehicles, though it is not yet confirmed which models will use the Evolution EV platform.
Image Credit: Lotus
Accompanying this announcement, Lotus is also unveiling a variety of upcoming EVs currently named the 'Type 134,' 'Type 135,' and 'Type 133.' The Type 134 is a small crossover, the Type 135 is a four-door coupe, and the Type 133 is a fully-electric sports car. Lotus will also use an electric modular platform called 'Evolution' in these vehicles, though it is not yet confirmed which models will use the Evolution EV platform.
Image Credit: Lotus
Trend Themes
1. High-powered Electric Suvs - Lotus unveiling the 'Eletre' electric SUV presents an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of high-powered EVs in the automotive industry.
2. Electric Modular Platform - The use of the 'Evolution' electric modular platform in Lotus' upcoming EV line indicates a trend towards the development of standardized EV platforms in the automotive industry, presenting an opportunity for collaboration between manufacturers.
3. Fully-electric Sports Cars - The announcement of the Lotus 'Type 133' fully-electric sports car highlights a trend towards high-performance EVs, presenting opportunities for innovation in battery and charging technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Lotus' announcement of a new line of EVs demonstrates how the automotive industry is embracing electrification in response to consumer demand.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - Lotus' use of the 'Evolution' electric modular platform reveals a trend towards standardized EV manufacturing, which presents opportunities for companies specializing in this technology.
3. Battery Technology - The trend towards high-performance EVs, such as the Lotus 'Type 133' fully-electric sports car, presents opportunities for innovation in battery technology to improve range and charging times.
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