Lotus Emeya broke DC charging record, 10 to 80 percent in just 14 minutes

Announced officially last year, the Lotus Emeya is a powerful electric hyper-GT intended to challenge fast electric sedans such as the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, and Audi e-Tron GT.

With twin electric motors producing 905 hp/984 Nm, the Emeya is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.

Did you know that not only is the Emeya swift in acceleration, but this hyper-GT is also capable of offering the fastest DC charging rate?

Based on tests conducted by the global consulting firm P3 Group, the Lotus Emeya set a record for the fastest 10-80 percent battery charging time, achieving it in just 14 minutes when using a 400 kW DC charger.

This is an impressive feat, as the Lotus Emeya managed to outperform leading EV models such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW i7, Tesla Model Y, Genesis G80, Xpeng G9, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Nio ET5, and BYD Atto 3.

The P3 Group report also found that the Emeya is capable of reaching a peak charging power of 402 kW, with an average charging power of around 331 kW during the 10-80 percent charging period.

Coupled with an energy consumption rate of 18.7 kWh/100 km, the Lotus Emeya can offer a range of 310 km after just a 10-minute charging session—a time frame nearly equivalent to refueling a gasoline-powered car at a petrol station.

According to Lotus, the Emeya utilizes a cell-to-back battery structure, containing 20 percent more cell content that can be packed into the same space compared to a standard module design.

As standard, the 102 kWh battery pack provided with the Emeya allows the sedan to travel up to 600 km on a single full charge.

Similar to the Eletre, the Lotus Emeya also features an active aerodynamic system to reduce drag and at the same time acts as a cooling system for the battery and brakes.

Configure your dream car at Lotus Store Pavilion Damansara Heights

LOTUS Cars continues to strengthen its brand presence in Malaysia with the opening of its first Lotus Store at Pavilion Damansara Heights.

The 173.58 square meter showroom opens its doors 10 months after the introduction of the Eletre. The electric Hyper SUV has seen strong demand in the country, with over 50 units already delivered to customers to date and another 200 units on arrival.

Designed to reflect Lotus’ all-new corporate identity, the showroom houses two of the brand’s latest arrivals in Malaysia – the Eletre and the Emira.

In addition, the Lotus Store provides facilities such as a configurator room where customers can personalize and accessorize their own vehicles, a dedicated wing for exclusive Lotus merchandises and apparel, and a well-appointed lounge area.

The configurator allows customers to to customize every aspect of the vehicle, which ranges from exterior (trim, colour, rims and tyres, coloured brake calipers, carbon ceramic brakes, and badges) and interior elements (themes, materials, seat belts, steering wheel, and carbon inlays).

Additionally, customers can choose the level of equipment including the side mirrors, Lotus Dynamic Handling package, smart glass roof, on top of adding driving aid features like Parking Pack and Highway Assist Pack.

Operating daily from 10 am to 10 pm, the Lotus Store at Pavilion Damansara Heights also marks a preamble to the opening of Lotus Cars Malaysia’s flagship showroom in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, which is scheduled for completion in Q2 2024.

Lotus also aims to further extend its footpring in the Northern and Southern regions, and implement a Lotus Mobile Service Solution to improve customer convenience.