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    2026 Lotus Eletre

    The new Lotus Eletre is a large SUV available in New Zealand from $189,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the base variant and topping out at $279,900 for the Sport Se variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Eletre available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.

    The new 2026 Eletre is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Lotus Eletre include electric motor (450kW/710Nm) and electric motor (675kW/985Nm). All variants feature 2-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $189,900 - $279,900
    Transmission
    2-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    BEV
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    Retail Price
    $189,900 - $279,900
    Transmission
    2-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    BEV

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    2026 Lotus Eletre

    Available Variants

    The Lotus Eletre comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sport Se.

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    Power to Weight
    180.72 - 255.68 kW/t
    84.39 kW/t
    255.68 kW/t
    Boot Space
    688 litres
    174 litres
    1,109 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km - Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,980 - 3,150 kg
    2,980 kg
    3,395 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,250 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    187 mm
    160 mm
    205 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    111.9 kWh
    0.9 kWh
    111.9 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    22 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    355 kW
    355 kW
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    2026 Lotus Eletre

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    Base

    2026

    $189,900

    Gt Se

    2026

    $199,990

    Sport

    2026

    $224,900

    Sport Carbon

    2026

    $259,900

    Sport Se

    2026

    $279,900

    Year
    2026
    Fuel
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    450 kW
    675 kW

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    2026 Lotus Eletre

    Dimensions

    5,103 mm
    2,019 mm
    inc mirror: 2,231 mm
    1,630 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,103 mm
    Overall Width2,019 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,231 mm
    Overall Height1,630 mm
    Wheelbase3,019 mm
    Load Capacity490 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2026 Lotus Eletre

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lotus Eletre is the base variant that starts from $189,900.

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    The most expensive Lotus Eletre is the Sport Se variant that starts from $279,900.

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    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Eletre is 2250 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Lotus Eletre is the Gt Se variant which measures 2019mm wide, 5103mm in length and sits 1636mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 675kW of power and 985nm of torque are the Sport and Sport Carbon variants.

    The Lotus Eletre is built in China and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Lotus Eletre is the Sport variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3150 kg.

    The Lotus Eletre is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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