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The Lotus file

Lotus in Thailand, in 8 sections: who sells the cars, a chapter for each of its 2 models, the line-up history, the sales record and what is still open. Sources are numbered, and each opens a preview of where the fact came from.

Researched 15 May 2026Updated 12 Nov 20269,568 words42 min read

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Lotus at a glance2 models · since 2021 · Lotus Cars Thailand (by Wearnes Automotive Thailand)
Distributor
Lotus Cars Thailand (by Wearnes Automotive Thailand) no source in the file lotuscars.com ↗Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — part of the Wearnes Automotive Group (parent: WBL Corporation Limited, Singapore-headquartered).
Owned by
Lotus Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: LOT) — majority owned by Geely Holding Group (China) with Etika Automotive (Malaysia, ~30%) and Nio Capital as minority shareholders. no source in the fileGeely first took a 51% controlling stake in Lotus in May 2017; the EV-focused Lotus Technology arm IPO'd via SPAC merger on Nasdaq in Feb 2024.
In Thailand since
2021Wearnes Automotive Thailand appointed sole Lotus dealer (July 2021). First TH showroom on Ramkhamhaeng Road opened Q4 2021 (initially handling Evora, Exige, Elise ICE inventory). First Lotus BEV in Thailand — Eletre S and Eletre R — launched 22 Sep 2023 at ฿5.89 m / ฿6.59 m. Emeya followed at BIMS 2024 (March 27 – April 7, 2024).12
Thai assembly
None.101112
Models on sale catalogue
2 models · 10 trimsEmeyaEletre
List prices catalogue
฿4,999,000 – ฿8,190,000Emeya 600 to Emeya 900 Sport Carbon
Warranty
Vehicle 5 years · 150,000 kmBattery 8 years · 200,000 km unverifiedMotor 5 years no source in the file
Charging
Lotus Wall Box — Lotus's branded home AC charger (22 kW three-phase compatible) supplied free with most MY2026 trim promotions (Aug 2025 launch promo: free Wall Box install OR 2 years comprehensive insurance for Emeya 600 base; OR 1 year insurance for other trims).EleX by EGAT / Sharge / EA Anywhere / PEA Volta / Evolt / Chargenet — Lotus does not publish a formal exclusive partnership with any TH public-charging operator; the EletrePlug & Charge support: not yet confirmed for TH market rollout. unverified5
Showrooms
2 dealer outlets in Thailand, both in Bangkok, both Wearnes-owned. (1) Lotus Cars Bangkok Ramkhamhaeng (HQ, sales + service) at 99/3 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250 — the original Wearnes flagship from Q4 2021. (2) Lotus Cars Flagship Store Emsphere — a 200 m² retail-only boutique in the Emsphere Shopping Center on Sukhumvit, opened 2024, displaying Eletre + Emeya hero units. Service is consolidated at Ramkhamhaeng.131415

Models and prices come from evchu’s catalogue, checked 12 November 2026. Everything else is from this file; the numbers are its sources.

Lotus Thailand occupies a structurally niche but defensible position in the Thai BEV market: a brand whose British design heritage (Colin Chapman, Hethel, Formula 1, lightweight ethos) still resonates with affluent buyers, but whose 2024 product lineup is 100% Chinese-built BEVs sharing a platform with Zeekr and Polestar. Three things make Lotus's Thailand story distinct. First, Lotus is the only brand in the ฿5–8 m TH premium segment running 800-V architecture + 350-kW DC as standard across every trim — Mercedes EQS and BMW i7 (Lotus's most obvious cross-shop targets) are both 400 V; only Porsche Taycan (no TH dealer, CBU grey-market) matches the charging spec. Second, the Wuhan-factory provenance plus the Geely-owned Lotus Tech IPO (Nasdaq: LOT, Feb 2024) means product velocity is China-pace, not heritage-British-pace: the April 2025 trim reshuffle from "base/S/R" to "600/900-with-five-trims" hit Thailand only 3 months after global announcement. Third, Wearnes's single-importer + two-showroom Bangkok-only footprint is the leanest in the premium European segment — vs BMW's 29 dealers, Mercedes's ~30, Porsche's 4 (Master Group), Audi's 6 (Master Group). Lotus deliberately targets a small high-margin niche: ~250 units/year vs BMW's ~10,000+.

The competitive context: Lotus's Eletre faces the BMW iX M60 (฿7.5 m+, 400 V), Mercedes EQS SUV (฿8.99 m, 400 V), Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo (CBU grey, ~฿7–9 m, 800 V), and at the lower end the BMW iX xDrive50 (฿5–6 m discounted, 400 V) and Volvo EX90 (฿5.59 m, 400 V). The Emeya faces the Porsche Taycan (the explicit benchmark in every Lotus press release — same SEA-S battery tier as Taycan's J1 platform, similar 905-hp ceiling), BMW i7 (฿6–10 m, 400 V), Mercedes EQS Saloon (฿7–10 m, 400 V), and on the upstart side Zeekr 001 (฿2.39 m, 800 V — same Geely SEA platform family, dramatically undercut on price). Lotus's price premium over its mechanically-related Zeekr cousins (Emeya 600 at ฿5.0 m since January 2026 vs Zeekr 001 ME at ~฿2.5 m) is essentially the British-badge + 4-door-coupé-body + chassis-tune premium.

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At a glance

  • Distributor model Sole-dealer importer via Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — appointed July 2021 as Lotus's exclusive dealer + after-sales provider for Thailand. Wearnes is a regional automotive group owned by Singapore-listed WBL Corporation; the Thailand entity is the same operator Lotus uses across the Asia-Pacific region (also Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia for some marques). Despite the user-brief's hypothesis, Master Group is not involved with Lotus; Master Group (the AAS family) distributes Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Ducati, but not Lotus. (Lotus appoints Wearnes — RYT9 EN release1; motortrivia coverage 2021-072; Wearnes corporate site3)
  • Entered Thailand July 2021 (Wearnes appointment). First showroom opened Q4 2021 at Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bangkok, initially displaying the carry-over Exige Sport 350 and Elise Sport 220 ICE inventory while Wearnes ramped staffing and after-sales capability ahead of Eletre. The Lotus brand itself had had a discontinuous earlier TH presence under prior importers unverifiedpre-2021 importer name not confirmed. (Wearnes appointment 20211; motortrivia 2021-072)
  • First BEV in TH Eletre S and Eletre R — launched simultaneously 2023-09-22 at ฿5,890,000 and ฿6,590,000 respectively. Both CBU from Wuhan. First Lotus-branded BEV on sale in Thailand and one of the earliest 800-V production BEVs in the TH market overall (alongside Porsche Taycan CBU-only and ahead of Hyundai Ioniq 5/6 mainstream rollout). (Headlightmag launch pricing 2023-09-224)
  • Models on sale (May 2026) 2 nameplates — Eletre (Hyper SUV / large electric SUV, ~5.1 m long) and Emeya (Hyper GT / four-door electric sedan-fastback, ~5.14 m long). The Evija hypercar (target-2,000 hp, £2 m+ each, max 130 units globally) is not retailed in Thailand and there is no public TH allocation unverifiedlikely zero TH units. The forthcoming Type 134 / Theory 1 mid-size electric SUV (China-launch projected late 2026) has no announced TH timeline.
  • Total current BEV trims on sale (May 2026) 10 trims — 5 Eletre (600 base · 600 GT SE · 600 Sport SE · 900 Sport · 900 Sport Carbon) + 5 Emeya (600 base · 600 GT SE · 600 Sport SE · 900 Sport · 900 Sport Carbon). The pre-2025 legacy ladder ("base / S / R" × 2 models = 6 historical trims) has been retired. (Headlightmag Eletre MY2026 official pricing5; Headlightmag Emeya 600/900 official pricing6)
  • Current BEV price band (since 2026-01-01) ฿4,999,000 (Emeya 600, CBU-Wuhan) – ฿8,190,000 (Eletre 900 Sport Carbon and Emeya 900 Sport Carbon, both CBU-Wuhan). From 2025-07-31 to 2025-12-31 the band was ฿4,890,000 – ฿7,990,000. (Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife Eletre 2026-01-168; Autolife Emeya 2026-01-169) The official Lotus Thailand site (lotuscars.com/en-TH, checked 2026-11-03) lists the same two series per model, Eletre 600 / 900 and Emeya 600 / 900, but publishes no prices, so Thai trade press is the best available price source.
  • Local plant None. All TH-market Lotus BEVs are CBU from Lotus Cars Manufacturing Wuhan, Hannan EV Industrial Park, Wuhan, Hubei, China. The plant opened July 2022 with a $1.18 bn investment on 1,526 acres as the first fully-automated Lotus smart factory. The Hethel UK plant continues to build the Emira ICE sports car (out of scope) and the Evija hypercar in extremely limited numbers; no Lotus BEVs are built in the UK. (Pandaily — Lotus Wuhan smart factory completion10; Carnewschina — Eletre first off the Wuhan line 2022-07-1811; Electrek — Lotus Wuhan factory complete12)
  • Showrooms (May 2026) 2 dealer outlets in Thailand, both in Bangkok, both Wearnes-owned. (1) Lotus Cars Bangkok Ramkhamhaeng (HQ, sales + service) at 99/3 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250 — the original Wearnes flagship from Q4 2021. (2) Lotus Cars Flagship Store Emsphere — a 200 m² retail-only boutique in the Emsphere Shopping Center on Sukhumvit, opened 2024, displaying Eletre + Emeya hero units. Service is consolidated at Ramkhamhaeng. (ZigWheels TH — Lotus dealers (2 outlets, 1 city)13; LUXUO TH — Emsphere flagship store opening14; Lotus Cars TH centre search15)
  • Wearnes Country Manager Teeraphong Rodloy (announced the Emeya ASEAN debut at BIMS 2024, March 2024). (Paultan BIMS 2024 Emeya coverage16)
  • TH 2024 sales target 250 EV units for full-year 2024 (per Wearnes at BIMS 2024); Eletre 2023 pre-orders reached 180+ units with 100+ delivered Q2 2024 and another ~80 by year-end. (Nation Thailand BIM 2024 coverage17)
  • Price walk, 2023 → 2026 Eletre S ฿5.89 m (2023-09) → ฿5.99 m (MY2025, 2024-06); Eletre R ฿6.59 m → ฿6.89 m. The July 2025 ladder then moved the entry point down (600 series, the former S, from ฿5.29 m Eletre / ฿4.89 m Emeya) and the 905-hp point up (900 Sport, the former R, ฿7.29 m). On 2026-01-01 every trim rose again: +฿109,000 on the 600, +฿160,000 on 600 GT SE / 600 Sport SE / 900 Sport, +฿200,000 on 900 Sport Carbon, identically for Eletre and Emeya. (Headlightmag 2023-09-224; Headlightmag 2024-06-0718; Headlightmag 2025-07-315; Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168)

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Distribution & business

Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the in-country sole dealer, importer, and after-sales provider for Lotus in Thailand. Headquartered in Bangkok with primary facility at Ramkhamhaeng Road. Country Manager Teeraphong Rodloy has fronted every major TH product launch since the Eletre debut. Wearnes also retails select other premium brands across the ASEAN region but in Thailand its automotive portfolio is Lotus-only as of May 2026 unverifiedWearnes TH may operate other brands; the lotuscars.com TH site is exclusive to Lotus. (Wearnes TH corporate3; Wearnes Auto group locator — TH19)

Unlike most premium-European TH importers (BMW = subsidiary + CKD plant; Mercedes = subsidiary + TAAP CKD; Audi/Porsche = Master Group third-party importer; Volvo = Geely Auto Industries direct subsidiary), Wearnes operates Lotus on a pure sole-importer franchise model with no local assembly and no plan announced for any. All Eletre + Emeya stock is imported CBU from Wuhan via sea freight, typically with a 6–10 week lead time from order. Thailand-spec vehicles share their production-spec EU/UK build with right-hand-drive Geely Wuhan runs unverifiedexact Wuhan RHD production cadence for TH allocation not publicly disclosed.

Corporate structure (Lotus globally)

EntityRoleFoundedOwnership
Group Lotus plcHolding company — owns Lotus brand IP, Hethel facility1952 (Group Lotus formed)51% Geely + 49% Etika (since 2017)
Lotus Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: LOT)EV business unit — Eletre, Emeya, future BEVs; Wuhan smart factory; design centres UK/NL/DE2021 (carved out from Group Lotus)~70% Geely + Nio Capital, ~30% Etika; SPAC-merged Feb 2024
Lotus Cars LtdHethel UK — Emira ICE + Evija hypercar production1952100% Group Lotus plc
Lotus Cars Manufacturing (Wuhan)Wuhan smart factory — Eletre + Emeya production2022100% Lotus Technology Inc.
Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd.TH sole dealer + after-sales(pre-2021, exact founding unverified)WBL Corporation (Singapore) via Wearnes Automotive Pte Ltd
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Comparative distribution model (Thailand premium BEV segment)

BrandDistribution modelTH assemblyImporter scale
LotusSole-dealer franchise (Wearnes)None — CBU Wuhan2 showrooms
BMWDirect subsidiary + own CKD plantBMW Manufacturing Thailand (Rayong)~29 dealers + 8 M-spec
Mercedes-BenzSubsidiary + third-party CKD (TAAP)TAAP (Thonburi)~30 dealers
AudiSole-dealer franchise (Master Group / AAS)None — CBU~6 showrooms
PorscheSole-dealer franchise (Master Group / AAS)None — CBU4 showrooms
VolvoDirect subsidiary + Geely Auto Industries CKDGeely Auto Industries Rayong~8 dealers
PolestarDistributed via Volvo subsidiaryGeely Auto Industries Rayong (Polestar 4)shared with Volvo
ZeekrSole-dealer franchise (Wearnes — same group) unverifiedZeekr TH importer not 100% confirmed as WearnesNone — CBUgrowing
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Showrooms

NameAddressOpenedType
Lotus Cars Bangkok Ramkhamhaeng99/3 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250Q4 2021HQ / sales + service
Lotus Cars Flagship Store EmsphereEmsphere Shopping Center, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok2024retail-only boutique (200 m²)
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(ZigWheels TH dealer list13; LUXUO TH Emsphere coverage14; Lotus Cars TH centre finder15)

Service centers

NameAddressAuthorized forNotes
Lotus Cars Bangkok Ramkhamhaeng Service99/3 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250sales + service (full HV-EV certified)sole TH-certified Lotus service point; service phone 066 137 4443
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unverifiedwhether the Emsphere store offers any service or is retail-only is implied retail-only by its mall location and 200 m² footprint, but not officially stated

Charging network partners

  • Lotus Wall Box — Lotus's branded home AC charger (22 kW three-phase compatible) supplied free with most MY2026 trim promotions (Aug 2025 launch promo: free Wall Box install OR 2 years comprehensive insurance for Emeya 600 base; OR 1 year insurance for other trims). (Headlightmag MY2026 promo terms5)
  • EleX by EGAT / Sharge / EA Anywhere / PEA Volta / Evolt / Chargenet — Lotus does not publish a formal exclusive partnership with any TH public-charging operator; the Eletre
    • Emeya use CCS2 connectors as standard which means the full open TH public 350-kW DC network (Sharge, EleX, EA Anywhere, Evolt, NXTCharger) is compatible. unverifiedWearnes may offer a promotional charging-credit voucher with vehicle purchase, not confirmed
  • Plug & Charge support: not yet confirmed for TH market rollout unverified.

Warranty terms

  • Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km (whichever first) — comprehensive
  • High-voltage battery: 8 years / 200,000 km — battery capacity warranty unverifiedexact capacity-retention threshold (70% / 75%) not publicly stated for TH market
    • same source
  • Drive unit: included in 5-year vehicle warranty
  • Bodywork / paint / corrosion: unverifiedlikely 3 years paint / 12 years anti-perforation per Lotus global standard but not confirmed for TH
  • Roadside assistance: included with warranty unverifiedduration not confirmed for TH market
  • Wallbox: see above — included as launch-promotion option on most trims (not as a permanent standard fitting).

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EletreHyper SUV (large electric SUV)

Lotus Eletre
5 trims on sale · from ฿5,399,000
Model page

The Lotus Eletre is a 5.1-m-long, 2.5-tonne large electric SUV positioned at the apex of Lotus's TH lineup alongside the Emeya. Designed at Lotus Tech Creative Centre (Coventry, UK) and engineered on Geely's SEA-S (Sustainable Experience Architecture, SUV-derivative) platform, it is the first Lotus SUV in history and the first Lotus production vehicle built outside the UK. Globally launched March 2022 (Hethel + Beijing reveal); first off the Wuhan production line July 2022; TH launch September 2023.

Lineage & platform

  • Generation: First-generation Eletre — global codename Type 132; launched 2022 globally, 2023-09 in Thailand. No predecessor in the Lotus line. Currently in the April 2025 mid-cycle trim refresh (the "600/900" ladder replacing the original "base/S/R" structure).
  • Platform: Geely SEA-S (Sustainable Experience Architecture — SUV variant). 800-V backbone, multi-link air suspension front + rear, dual-motor permanent-magnet synchronous architecture, 2-speed gearbox on rear motor for the R / 900 variants.
  • Shared with: Zeekr 001 (SEA), Zeekr 7X (SEA-M), Smart #5 (some shared componentry), Polestar 4 (SEA1) — all Geely-family BEVs sharing battery cell + motor + electronics suppliers but distinct chassis tune. The Eletre is the only Lotus on SEA-S as of 2026.
  • Architecture: 800 V (high-voltage backbone), with silicon-carbide inverter on the R/900 trims unverified600 trim inverter chemistry, likely SiC across all.
  • Origin: Designed UK (Coventry / Hethel) — produced China (Wuhan Lotus Cars Manufacturing).
  • Body type: large SUV (5103 mm length).

Lineup events

DateEventNotes
2022-03-29Global revealHethel + Beijing simultaneous unveiling
2022-07-18First production unit off Wuhan lineJust ~4 months after reveal — extraordinary cadence
2023-09-22Thailand launch (Eletre S + Eletre R)฿5,890,000 (S) / ฿6,590,000 (R). Both CBU-Wuhan. 5/150k vehicle + 8/200k battery warranty. (Headlightmag4)
2024-06-07TH MY2025 price walkEletre S → ฿5,990,000 (+฿100k); Eletre R → ฿6,890,000 (+฿300k). Options surcharge ฿100–300k. (Headlightmag MY202518)
2024-08-05Base Eletre addedEntry trim below S at ฿5,690,000 (S ฿5,990,000, R ฿6,890,000 unchanged). Single source unverified. (Autospinn20)
2025-04-02Global trim reshuffle announcedbase/S/R retired worldwide; replaced by 600 base / 600 GT SE / 600 Sport SE / 900 Sport / 900 Sport Carbon ladder. (Carscoops21; Electrek22)
2025-07-31TH MY2026 official pricing5 trims announced: ฿5,290,000 (600 base) · ฿5,690,000 (600 GT SE) · ฿6,690,000 (600 Sport SE) · ฿7,290,000 (900 Sport) · ฿7,990,000 (900 Sport Carbon). Aug 1–31 launch promo: Wall Box OR 1y insurance. 600 series = former S, 900 series = former R. (Headlightmag MY20265; Autolife8)
2024-12Lotus Chapman Bespoke APAC debutBespoke personalisation programme launched in TH first (APAC). (Khaosod English23)
2026-01-01Excise-rate price increase฿5,399,000 (600, +฿109k) · ฿5,850,000 (600 GT SE, +฿160k) · ฿6,850,000 (600 Sport SE, +฿160k) · ฿7,450,000 (900 Sport, +฿160k) · ฿8,190,000 (900 Sport Carbon, +฿200k). Limited stock still offered at the old prices. (Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168)
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Trims

Eletre 600 — ฿5,399,000

The new entry trim from the April 2025 refresh. Single-motor / dual-motor balance unverifiedstrongly likely dual-motor AWD per all global press indicating 600 series remains dual-PMSM, not single-motor. 20-inch wheels, LED lighting, active air suspension standard.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿5,290,000Headlightmag5
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿5,399,000 (+฿109,000, excise-rate increase)Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168
Battery (kWh) gross112.0Headlightmag5
Battery usable (kWh)~107Wikipedia Eletre24
Battery chemistryNMC (lithium-ion polymer / LiPo per Lotus marketing)Wikipedia Eletre24
Cell supplierCATL unverifiedGeely-platform standard supplier; not explicitly confirmed for Lotus—
Voltage architecture800 VWikipedia Eletre24
Cell-to-pack techModule-based (not CTP) unverified—
Range (WLTP)530–600 kmHeadlightmag5
DriveAWD (dual-motor)Headlightmag5
Combined power450 kW / 603 hpsame
Combined torque710 Nmsame
0–100 km/h4.5 ssame
Top speed258 km/hsame
AC charging22 kW (Type 2)same
DC charging peak350 kW (Lotus marketing) / 430 kW theoretical platform maxHeadlightmag5; Wikipedia24
DC charging 10–80%~20 min unverifiedfor 600 trim specifically; Eletre R published as 20 min for 10–80% at 350 kW peak—
V2L outputnot standard unverified—
ConnectorsType 2 + CCS2(standard TH-market)
Seats5 (2+3) standard; 4-seat lounge optionalCarscoops21
Wheels20″ (forged alloy)Carscoops21
Tire specunverified—
Length × Width × Height5,103 × 2,019 × 1,630 mm (2,135 mm width incl. camera mirrors)Wikipedia24
Wheelbase3,019 mmWikipedia24
Ground clearance187 mm (20″) / 194 mm (22/23″)Paultan 2022-1025
Curb weight2,545–2,690 kgWikipedia24
Trunk capacity611 L (4-seat) / 688 L (5-seat) / 1,532 L (5-seat folded)Paultan25
Frunk capacity46 LEVspecs26
Towing capacity2,000 kg (braked) unverifiedfor TH-market spec—
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.26EVKX27
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Standard equipment (Eletre 600 base)
  • LED matrix headlights with active aero shutters
  • 20″ forged alloy wheels (10-spoke)
  • Active 3-chamber air suspension (front + rear)
  • Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
  • 15.1″ centre touchscreen + driver display + passenger display
  • KEF Premium audio system (15 speakers, 1,380 W) unverifiedbase spec speaker count
  • 4-zone climate control
  • Retractable LiDAR sensor (roof, for Highway Assist on higher trims)
  • Frameless rear-view camera mirrors (optional regional spec)
  • Sustainable Eco-Microfibre interior
Distinctive features (Eletre 600 vs other trims)
  • Smaller 20″ wheels (vs 22″ on GT SE and Sport SE)
  • 4-piston brakes (vs 6-piston on GT SE+)
  • Standard CDC suspension (no carbon-ceramic option)
  • No active rear spoiler (deployed only on Sport SE / 900 Sport)
  • No electrochromic glass roof (added on GT SE)
  • 5-seat only (lounge 4-seat reserved for SE trims)

Eletre 600 GT SE — ฿5,850,000

Mid-trim 603-hp variant with full luxury package. Adds the upgraded 23-speaker audio, electrochromic roof, ambient lighting upgrade, and 22″ wheels with 6-piston calipers.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿5,690,000Headlightmag5
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿5,850,000 (+฿160,000)Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168
Battery, motor, drive, chargingsame as 600 base (112 kWh / 450 kW AWD / 350 kW DC / 22 kW AC / 800 V)same
Range (WLTP)535 km (inside Headlightmag's 530–600 km band for the 600 series)Autolife 2026-01-168 — single source ◐; Autolife's Eletre powertrain block otherwise repeats Emeya figures (102 kWh, 611 PS, 249 km/h), so only its per-trim range lines are used
0–100 km/h4.5 sHeadlightmag5
Top speed258 km/hHeadlightmag5
Wheels22″ (forged alloy)Carscoops21
Brakes6-piston front calipersCarscoops21
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Standard equipment (delta vs 600 base)
  • 22″ forged alloy wheels (5 design choices via configurator)
  • 6-piston front brake calipers (upgraded from 4-piston)
  • Highway Assist (Level 2+ ADAS with hands-on assistance)
  • Parking Pack (360° cameras + auto-park)
  • Electrochromic glass roof (panoramic dimmable)
  • Illuminated side sills
  • Adjustable ambient lighting (multi-zone)
  • 23-speaker KEF Reference 3D Surround audio with Dolby Atmos (2,160 W)
  • Interior Carbon Pack standard (centre console, door buttons, overhead console, HUD cover)

Eletre 600 Sport SE — ฿6,850,000

The "Sport" 603-hp variant — adds chassis dynamics upgrades (handling pack, active rear spoiler, soft-close doors) on top of GT SE's luxury content.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿6,690,000Headlightmag5
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿6,850,000 (+฿160,000)Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168
Battery, motor, drive, chargingsame as 600 base + 600 GT SEsame
Range (WLTP)530 km (the bottom of Headlightmag's 530–600 km band)Autolife 2026-01-168 — single source ◐ (see 600 GT SE)
0–100 km/h4.5 sHeadlightmag5
Top speed258 km/hHeadlightmag5
Wheels22″ (forged alloy, sport design)Carscoops21
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Standard equipment (delta vs 600 GT SE)
  • Handling Package — sport-tuned air-suspension calibration, rear-wheel steering, active anti-roll bars unverifiedexact RWS / ARB inclusion at this trim level not 100% confirmed
  • Active rear spoiler (auto-deploy at speed)
  • Soft-close doors
  • Upgraded front sport seats with ventilation + massage
  • Sport-tuned chassis (firmer damper baseline)

Eletre 900 Sport — ฿7,450,000

The 905-hp dual-motor flagship pre-Carbon. Inherits all Sport SE luxury + chassis content, then swaps in the bigger rear motor + 2-speed gearbox.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿7,290,000Headlightmag5
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿7,450,000 (+฿160,000)Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168
Battery (kWh) gross112.0same
Voltage architecture800 VWikipedia24
Range (WLTP)410–500 kmHeadlightmag5
DriveAWD (dual-motor, 2-speed rear gearbox)Wikipedia24
Combined power675 kW / 905 hpHeadlightmag5
Combined torque985 Nmsame
0–100 km/h2.95 ssame
Top speed265 km/hsame
AC charging22 kWsame
DC charging peak350 kW (Lotus marketing)same
Wheels22″ or 23″ forged alloyCarscoops21
Curb weight~2,690 kgWikipedia24
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Distinctive features (Eletre 900 Sport vs 600 Sport SE)
  • 905-hp dual-motor (vs 603 hp 600-series)
  • 2-speed rear gearbox — Lotus's signature high-end Eletre feature, allowing 265 km/h top speed
  • Carbon-ceramic brake option unverifiedmay be standard or optional on 900 Sport vs Carbon
  • Range trade-off: 410–500 km WLTP (vs 530–600 km for 600 variants) due to higher power draw
  • All Sport SE luxury content carried over

Eletre 900 Sport Carbon — ฿8,190,000

The full-fat flagship. Adds the Exterior Carbon Pack on top of the 900 Sport — visible carbon fibre on front splitter, rear diffuser, side mirror caps, rear spoiler endplates.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿7,990,000Headlightmag5
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿8,190,000 (+฿200,000)Headlightmag 2026-01-207; Autolife 2026-01-168
Powertrainidentical to 900 Sport (905 hp / 985 Nm / 0–100 2.95 s / 265 km/h / 410–500 km WLTP)same
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Distinctive features (Eletre 900 Sport Carbon vs 900 Sport)
  • Exterior Carbon Pack standard — visible CFRP for front lip spoiler, lower rear diffuser, side-mirror covers, rear spoiler wing endplates
  • 23″ wheels as standard unverifiedmay also be on 900 Sport optionally
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes standard unverified
  • Premium leather + carbon interior treatment

Legacy trims (Sep 2023 – Jul 2025, retired)

These trims are no longer orderable: the 600/900 ladder replaced them on 2025-07-31, and the official Lotus Thailand site lists only Eletre 600 and Eletre 900 (checked 2026-11-03). They are kept as discontinued trims for price-graph history. Some Thai price aggregators still list "Eletre S" and "Eletre R" as if on sale; those are the old names, not current trims.

TrimTH Launch MSRP (2023-09-22)TH MY2025 MSRP (2024-06-07)Period on saleSuccessor (Autolife)
Eletre S฿5,890,000฿5,990,0002023-09-22 → 2025-07-30600 series (600 · 600 GT SE · 600 Sport SE)
Eletre R฿6,590,000฿6,890,0002023-09-22 → 2025-07-30900 series; one-to-one with 900 Sport (same 905 hp and 22″ wheels)
Eletre (base)฿5,690,000 (added 2024-08-05)—2024-08 → 2025-07-30600 series — single source unverified, not kept as a trim
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(Headlightmag launch 2023-09-224; Headlightmag MY2025 2024-06-0718; Autospinn 2024-08-0520; Autolife 2026-01-168)

Spec (TH-published)Eletre SEletre RSource
Battery112 kWh (printed "112 kW")112 kWhHeadlightmag 2023-09-224
Power / torque603 hp (450 kW) / 710 Nm905 hp (675 kW) / 985 Nmsame
0–100 km/h4.5 s2.95 ssame
Top speed250 km/h260 km/hsame; the 600/900 successors are quoted at 258 / 265 km/h
Range (WLTP)600 km490 kmsame
Wheels22″22″same
Charging22 kW AC / 355 kW DC (350 kW in Lotus marketing)samesame
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A "base" Eletre at £89,500 existed in Europe from launch; in Thailand the 2023 launch listed only S and R. Autospinn reports a base Eletre added in August 2024 at ฿5,690,000; no second Thai source has been found, so it stays unverified.

Colors

Name (EN)HexAvailable on
Solar Yellow#F9D726 unverifiedhex — exact PMS not publishedall trims
Natron Red#A4242C unverifiedhexall trims
Galloway Green#3A4E3E unverifiedhexall trims
Stellar Black#101012 unverifiedhexall trims
Kaimu Grey#5B5E63 unverifiedhexall trims
Blossom Grey#B3B3B0 unverifiedhexall trims
Cosmos Black unverifiedappears in EU configurator, not 100% confirmed for TH#0A0A0Call trims (TBC)
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Source: Lotus configurator (en-TH); colour names cross-referenced to Lotus EU configurator. Hex codes are estimates from press images — official PMS codes not publicly published. ✗ hex codes still to be checked against the official asset CDN.

Versus competitors

SpecEletre 900 SportBMW iX M60 (TH)Mercedes EQS SUV 450 (TH)Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Electric [when TH-launched]
Price (THB)฿7,450,000 (since 2026-01-01)~฿7,500,000 unverifiedcurrent MSRP฿8,990,000 unverifiedTBC
Power (hp)905619360 (450 4Matic+)1,000+ (target)
0–100 km/h2.95 s3.8 s6.7 s<3 s
Range WLTP410–500 km566 km660 kmTBC
Voltage800 V400 V400 V800 V
DC peak350 kW195 kW200 kW350 kW
ArchitectureGeely SEA-SBMW CLAR-derivedMercedes EVA2Porsche PPE
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Sources

Verification matrix

Verification matrix

Lotus Eletre: 27 facts checked

19 verified · 5 partial · 3 not verified
VerifiedTrim count (5: 600/600GT SE/600 Sport SE/900 Sport/900 Sport Carbon)Source Headlightmag MY2026 + lotuscars.com/en-TH (600 / 900 only, 2026-11-03)confirmed
VerifiedMY2026 launch prices (2025-07-31)Source Headlightmag MY2026฿5.29 m – ฿7.99 m; superseded 2026-01-01
VerifiedCurrent prices (since 2026-01-01)Source Headlightmag 2026-01-20 + Autolife 2026-01-16฿5,399,000 / 5,850,000 / 6,850,000 / 7,450,000 / 8,190,000. Lotus TH publishes no price list; no later change found as of 2026-11-03
VerifiedLegacy S / R prices + specsSource Headlightmag 2023-09-22 + 2024-06-07S ฿5.89 m → ฿5.99 m; R ฿6.59 m → ฿6.89 m
VerifiedOld → new name mapping (S → 600, R → 900)Source Autolife 2026-01-16 + Headlightmag 2025-07-31—
PartialBase Eletre (Aug 2024, ฿5.69 m)Source Autospinn onlyunverified — needs a second Thai source
VerifiedBattery kWh (112)Source Headlightmag + Wikipediagross figure
PartialBattery usable kWh (~107)Source Wikipedianot confirmed for TH spec
VerifiedVoltage architecture (800 V)Source Wikipedia + Robb Report + Paultanconfirmed
PartialDC charging peakSource Lotus markets 350 kW; Wikipedia cites 430 kW platform maxuse 350 kW for TH-published spec
VerifiedAC charging 22 kWSource Headlightmagconfirmed
VerifiedPower 603 / 905 hpSource Headlightmagconfirmed all trims
VerifiedTorque 710 / 985 NmSource Headlightmagconfirmed
Verified0–100 4.5 / 2.95 sSource Headlightmagconfirmed
VerifiedTop speed 258 / 265 km/hSource Headlightmagconfirmed
VerifiedRange WLTPSource Headlightmagranges given: 600 series 530–600 km, 900 series 410–500 km
PartialRange 600 GT SE / 600 Sport SE (535 / 530 km)Source Autolife 2026-01-16per-trim figures, inside Headlightmag's band; corrected 2026-11-03 from unsourced 580 / 560 in evchu's data. Single source, and Autolife's Eletre spec block is partly garbled
VerifiedL × W × HSource Wikipedia5103 × 2019 × 1630 mm
VerifiedWheelbase 3019 mmSource Wikipediaconfirmed
VerifiedCurb weight 2545–2690 kgSource Wikipediaconfirmed
VerifiedTrunk 611/688 LSource Paultan + EVKXconfirmed
VerifiedFrunk 46 LSource EVspecsconfirmed
VerifiedCd 0.26Source EVKXconfirmed
Not verifiedCell supplierSource —needs CATL confirmation for Geely SEA-S
PartialTowing 2,000 kgSource global Lotus specTH-specific not confirmed
Not verifiedV2LSource —not confirmed
Not verifiedHex codesSource —need configurator scrape

Model · Sedan2,378 words29 checks

EmeyaHyper GT (four-door electric sedan-fastback)

Lotus Emeya
5 trims on sale · from ฿4,999,000
Model page

The Lotus Emeya is a 5.14-m-long four-door electric Grand Tourer / sedan-fastback explicitly benchmarked against the Porsche Taycan. It is the second of three Lotus Tech BEV nameplates (after Eletre, before the upcoming Type 134) and shares most of the Eletre's powertrain and 800-V architecture in a lower, sleeker body. Globally launched September 2023 at the Lotus Type 132 brand event in New York; TH launch at BIMS March 2024.

Lineage & platform

  • Generation: First-generation Emeya — global codename Type 133; launched 2023 globally, 2024-03 in Thailand. No predecessor.
  • Platform: Geely SEA-S (same as Eletre) — sedan derivative. 800-V backbone, multi-link air suspension front
    • rear, 5-link rear with active anti-roll bars and rear steer on R/900 trims.
  • Shared with: Eletre (sister SEA-S BEV), Zeekr 001 / 007 (close SEA-platform cousins).
  • Architecture: 800 V, with 350-kW peak DC charging enabling 10–80% in ~18 minutes (Lotus published figure).
  • Origin: Designed UK — produced China (Wuhan).
  • Body type: sedan (4-door fastback / GT). Note: Headlightmag and Lotus marketing call it a "Hyper GT", but evchu classes it as a sedan.

Lineup events

DateEventNotes
2023-09-07Global reveal (New York)Lotus Type 132 brand event
2024-03-27 to 2024-04-07Thailand launch at BIMS 2024Wearnes booth A25, Impact Muangthong. Emeya S ฿5,990,000 + Emeya R ฿6,890,000. Q4 2024 deliveries. (Paultan BIMS 202416; Nation Thailand17)
2025-04-02Global trim reshuffleSame as Eletre — 600/900 ladder replaces S/R
2024-08-05Base Emeya addedEntry trim below S at ฿5,690,000 (S ฿5,990,000, R ฿6,890,000 unchanged); 20″ wheels, 610 km WLTP. Two Thai sources: Autospinn, and Bangkokbiznews's MY26 report ("EMEYA previously started at ฿5.69 m"). (Autospinn 2024-08-0520; Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-2135)
2025-07-31TH MY2026 official pricing5 trims: ฿4,890,000 (600 base) · ฿5,690,000 (600 GT SE) · ฿6,690,000 (600 Sport SE) · ฿7,290,000 (900 Sport) · ฿7,990,000 (900 Sport Carbon). Aug 2025 promo for 600 base = free insurance 2y + Wall Box. 600 = former Emeya S, 900 = former Emeya R. (Headlightmag MY20266; Autolife 2025-09-1936)
2026-01-01Price increase (no reason given; same date and steps as the Eletre's excise-rate increase)฿4,999,000 (600, +฿109k) · ฿5,850,000 (600 GT SE, +฿160k) · ฿6,850,000 (600 Sport SE, +฿160k) · ฿7,450,000 (900 Sport, +฿160k) · ฿8,190,000 (900 Sport Carbon, +฿200k) — the same steps as Eletre. (Autolife 2026-01-169)
unverifiedEmeya Blossom Limited EditionDahlia red / rose pink exterior, floral interior engravings, natural-stone accents, 14-layer paint. TH availability + units unverified.
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Trims

Emeya 600 — ฿4,999,000

Entry trim — the cheapest Lotus BEV in TH. Same 603-hp dual-motor / 800-V powertrain as Eletre 600, on the Emeya's smaller 102-kWh pack (Eletre: 112 kWh).

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿4,890,000Headlightmag6
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿4,999,000 (+฿109,000)Autolife 2026-01-169
Battery (kWh) gross102Autolife 2026-01-169; car250 TH launch 2024-03-2637; Paultan BIMS 202416; Autospinn 2024-08-0520; Autocar India38. Headlightmag's 2025-07-31 article prints "112 kW", the Eletre figure — a misprint (car250 also prints "112kW" once in its charging paragraph; its spec lines say 102 kWh)
Battery usable (kWh)~100EVspecs Emeya R39
Battery chemistryNMC (lithium-ion polymer)Wikipedia Emeya40
Voltage architecture800 VEVspecs39
Range (WLTP)500–610 km; 610 km for the 600 per Autolife 2026-01-169. ◐ — the official TH Emeya page says "up to 580 km" for the 600 range (footnote: combined range 580 ~ 435 km), which conflicts with 610 km; checked 2026-11-03Headlightmag6
DriveAWD (dual-motor)same
Combined power450 kW / 603 hpsame
Combined torque710 Nmsame
0–100 km/h4.15 ssame
Top speed250 km/hsame
AC charging22 kW (Type 2)same
DC charging peak350 kWsame
DC charging 10–80%~18 minNation Thailand BIM 202417
V2Lnot standard unverified—
ConnectorsType 2 + CCS2TH standard
Seats5 (or 4-seat Executive option)Carscoops21
Wheels20″ forged alloy (base)Carscoops21
Length × Width × Height5,139 × 2,005 × 1,459–1,467 mmWikipedia Emeya40
Wheelbase3,069 mm (3,070 per Wikipedia)Wikipedia40
Curb weight2,550 kgWikipedia40
Trunk capacity510 LEVspecs41
Frunk capacity45 LEVspecs42
Towing capacitynot rated for towing(Lotus has not certified Emeya for towing in any market) unverified
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.21EVspecs43 — best-in-class for SEA-S
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Standard equipment (Emeya 600 base)
  • LED matrix headlights
  • 20″ forged alloy wheels
  • Active 3-chamber air suspension
  • 15.1″ centre touchscreen + driver display + passenger display
  • KEF Premium audio (15 speakers, 1,380 W)
  • 4-zone climate control
  • Retractable LiDAR (active on higher trims)
  • Interior Carbon Pack standard (HUD cover, centre console, door buttons, overhead console)
  • Sustainable Eco-Microfibre interior
Distinctive features (Emeya 600 base vs higher trims)
  • 20″ wheels (vs 21″ on GT SE / 22″ on Sport SE)
  • 4-piston brakes (vs 6-piston on GT SE+)
  • No active rear spoiler
  • 5-seat fixed (no Executive 4-seat option)

Emeya 600 GT SE — ฿5,850,000

Mid-trim luxury 603-hp variant. Adds 23-speaker KEF Reference audio, electrochromic roof, Highway Assist, parking pack, 21″ wheels, 6-piston brakes.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿5,690,000Headlightmag6
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿5,850,000 (+฿160,000)Autolife 2026-01-169
Powertrainidentical to 600 basesame
Range (WLTP)580 kmAutolife 2026-01-169
Wheels21″ forged alloyCarscoops21
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Standard equipment (delta vs 600 base)
  • 21″ wheels + 6-piston front brakes
  • 23-speaker KEF Reference 3D Surround with Dolby Atmos
  • Highway Assist + Parking Pack
  • Electrochromic glass roof
  • Illuminated side sills + adjustable ambient lighting
  • Executive Pack (4-seater rear lounge) option available at extra cost

Emeya 600 Sport SE — ฿6,850,000

Sport-chassis 603-hp variant on top of GT SE luxury. Adds handling pack, active rear spoiler, soft-close doors, sport seats.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿6,690,000Headlightmag6
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿6,850,000 (+฿160,000)Autolife 2026-01-169
Powertrainidentical to 600 base + GT SEsame
Range (WLTP)580 kmAutolife 2026-01-169
Wheels22″ forged alloy (sport)Carscoops21
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Standard equipment (delta vs 600 GT SE)
  • 22″ sport-design wheels
  • Handling Pack — sport-tuned chassis, rear-wheel steering, active anti-roll unverifiedfor exact RWS inclusion at this trim level
  • Active rear spoiler
  • Soft-close doors
  • Sport front seats with ventilation + massage

Emeya 900 Sport — ฿7,450,000

The 905-hp dual-motor variant. 0–100 in 2.78 s — Wearnes markets this as "the world's fastest electric sports sedan" (per BIMS 2024 launch). 2-speed rear gearbox enables 256 km/h top speed.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿7,290,000Headlightmag6
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿7,450,000 (+฿160,000)Autolife 2026-01-169
Battery (kWh) gross102Autolife 2026-01-169; car250 TH launch 2024-03-2637; Paultan BIMS 202416; Autospinn 2024-08-0520; Autocar India38. Headlightmag's 2025-07-31 article prints "112 kW", the Eletre figure — a misprint (car250 also prints "112kW" once in its charging paragraph; its spec lines say 102 kWh)
Voltage architecture800 VEVspecs39
Range (WLTP)435–485 kmHeadlightmag6
DriveAWD (dual-motor, 2-speed rear gearbox)Wikipedia40
Combined power675 kW / 905 hp (918 PS European spec)Headlightmag6; Ultimatespecs44
Combined torque985 NmHeadlightmag6
0–100 km/h2.78 ssame
Top speed256 km/h (Lotus marketing; global Emeya R cited 278 km/h — TH-published figure used)Headlightmag6
AC charging22 kWsame
DC charging peak350 kWsame
DC charging 10–80%~18 minsame
Wheels22″ forged alloyCarscoops21
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Distinctive features (Emeya 900 Sport vs 600 Sport SE)
  • 905-hp dual-motor
  • 2-speed rear gearbox
  • Carbon-ceramic brake option unverifiedmay be standard
  • Range trade-off: 435–485 km WLTP (vs 500–610 km for 600 variants)
  • All Sport SE luxury + chassis content retained

Emeya 900 Sport Carbon — ฿8,190,000

Full-fat flagship. Adds Exterior Carbon Pack (CFRP front lip spoiler, lower rear diffuser, side mirror covers, rear spoiler wing endplates) on top of 900 Sport. Same powertrain as 900 Sport.

SpecValueSource
Launch MSRP (2025-07-31)฿7,990,000Headlightmag6
Current MSRP (since 2026-01-01)฿8,190,000 (+฿200,000)Autolife 2026-01-169
Powertrainidentical to 900 Sportsame
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Distinctive features (Emeya 900 Sport Carbon vs 900 Sport)
  • Exterior Carbon Pack standard — front lip spoiler, lower rear diffuser, side mirror covers, rear spoiler wing endplates (all visible CFRP)
  • Premium carbon-leather interior unverified

Legacy trims (Mar 2024 – Jul 2025, retired)

No longer orderable: the 600/900 ladder replaced them on 2025-07-31, and the official Lotus Thailand site lists only Emeya 600 and Emeya 900 (checked 2026-11-03). Kept as discontinued trims for price-graph history. Some Thai price aggregators still list "Emeya S" and "Emeya R"; those are the old names, not current trims. Prices were published on the BIMS 2024 press day (car250, 2024-03-26); the show opened 2024-03-27.

TrimTH Launch MSRP (2024-03-27)Period on saleSuccessor
Emeya S฿5,990,0002024-03-27 → 2025-07-30600 series (600 · 600 GT SE · 600 Sport SE)
Emeya R฿6,890,0002024-03-27 → 2025-07-30900 series; one-to-one with 900 Sport
Emeya (base)฿5,690,000 (added 2024-08-05)2024-08 → 2025-07-30600 series — two Thai sources (Autospinn; Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-21), not yet kept as a trim
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(car250 2024-03-2637; Paultan BIMS 202416; Autospinn 2024-08-0520; Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-2135; Autolife 2025-09-1936)

Spec (TH-published)Emeya SEmeya RSource
Battery102 kWh102 kWhcar25037
Power / torque603 hp / 612 PS (450 kW) / 710 Nm (car250 prints 611)905 hp / 918 PS (675 kW) / 985 Nmcar250; Paultan BIMS 202416
0–100 km/h4.15 s2.78 scar250; Paultan
Top speed250 km/h256 km/hcar250
Range (WLTP)610 km at launch ◐ — Autospinn's Aug 2024 Lotus TH spec table lists 540 km for the S (610 km for the new base)485 km (car250 spec table: 484 km)car250; Paultan; Autospinn 2024-08-0520
Charging22 kW AC / 350 kW DCsamecar250
Wheels21″ ◐ (single source)22″Autospinn 2024-08-0520 (S and R on 21″ and 22″ as standard, base on 20″); Paultan (display R on 22″)
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Colors

Name (EN)HexAvailable on
Solar Yellow#F9D726 unverifiedhexall trims
Natron Red#A4242C unverifiedhexall trims
Galloway Green#3A4E3E unverifiedhexall trims
Stellar Black#101012 unverifiedhexall trims
Kaimu Grey#5B5E63 unverifiedhexall trims
Blossom Grey#B3B3B0 unverifiedhexall trims
Dahlia Red (Blossom LE only)#7A1A2A unverifiedhexBlossom Limited Edition only
Rose Pink (Blossom LE only)#D89BA8 unverifiedhexBlossom Limited Edition only
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All hex codes are press-image-derived estimates, still to be checked against the official configurator.

Versus competitors

SpecEmeya 900 SportPorsche Taycan Turbo (TH grey)BMW i7 M70 (TH)Mercedes EQS 580 4M Saloon (TH)Zeekr 001 ME (TH)
Price (THB)฿7,450,000 (since 2026-01-01)~฿7–9 m grey~฿9,999,000~฿8.5–9 m unverified~฿2,500,000
Power (hp)905871660658752
0–100 km/h2.78 s2.7 s3.7 s3.4 s3.1 s
Range WLTP435–485 km~512 km560 km700+ km750 km CLTC (~590 km WLTP-est)
Voltage800 V800 V400 V400 V800 V
DC peak (kW)350320195200360
ArchitectureGeely SEA-SPorsche J1BMW CLARMercedes EVAGeely SEA
Body4-door fastback4-door fastbacksedansedansedan
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Sources

Verification matrix

Verification matrix

Lotus Emeya: 29 facts checked

19 verified · 5 partial · 5 not verified
VerifiedTrim count (5: 600/600GT SE/600 Sport SE/900 Sport/900 Sport Carbon)Source Headlightmag MY2026confirmed
VerifiedMY2026 launch prices (2025-07-31)Source Headlightmag MY2026฿4.89 m – ฿7.99 m; superseded 2026-01-01
VerifiedCurrent prices (since 2026-01-01)Source Autolife 2026-01-16฿4,999,000 / 5,850,000 / 6,850,000 / 7,450,000 / 8,190,000. One trade-press source; same steps as the Headlightmag-confirmed Eletre list; no later change found as of 2026-11-03
VerifiedBattery kWh (102 gross)Source Autolife 2025-09-19 + 2026-01-16, car250 2024-03-26, Paultan, Autospinn, Autocar Indiacorrected 2026-11-03 from 112 — Headlightmag's Emeya article reprinted the Eletre figure
VerifiedRange 600 GT SE / Sport SE (580 km)Source Autolife 2025-09-19 + 2026-01-16agrees with the official TH site's "up to 580 km" for the 600 range
PartialRange 600 base (610 km)Source Headlightmag (500–610) + Autolife (610)the official TH site's "up to 580 km" / "580 ~ 435 km" conflicts; kept at 610 on two Thai trade sources
VerifiedLegacy S / R prices + specsSource car250 2024-03-26 + PaultanS ฿5.99 m, R ฿6.89 m
PartialLegacy S / R wheel sizes (21″ / 22″)Source Autospinn 2024-08-05 (+ Paultan for R)S single source
PartialLegacy S range (610 km)Source car250 + Paultan (launch)Autospinn's Aug 2024 TH spec table says 540 km
PartialBase Emeya (Aug 2024, ฿5.69 m)Source Autospinn + Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-21two Thai sources; not yet listed
PartialBattery usable (~100 kWh)Source EVspecsnot TH-confirmed
VerifiedVoltage architecture (800 V)Source EVspecs + Lotus marketingconfirmed
VerifiedDC peak 350 kWSource Headlightmag + Lotus marketingconfirmed
VerifiedAC 22 kWSource Headlightmagconfirmed
VerifiedPower 603 / 905 hpSource Headlightmagconfirmed
Verified0–100 4.15 / 2.78 sSource Headlightmagconfirmed
VerifiedTop speed 250 / 256 km/h (TH)Source Headlightmagconfirmed (global Emeya R cited 278 km/h — discrepancy likely region/limiter)
VerifiedRange WLTPSource Headlightmagconfirmed ranges
VerifiedCd 0.21Source EVspecsconfirmed
VerifiedL × W × HSource Wikipedia5139 × 2005 × 1459–1467 mm
VerifiedWheelbase 3069 mmSource Wikipedia + EVspecs3069/3070 mm
VerifiedCurb weight 2550 kgSource Wikipediaconfirmed
VerifiedTrunk 510 LSource EVspecsconfirmed
VerifiedFrunk 45 LSource EVspecsconfirmed
Not verifiedCell supplierSource —likely CATL, unconfirmed
Not verifiedTowingSource —not rated, unverified
Not verifiedV2LSource —unverified
Not verifiedHex codesSource —configurator scrape pending
Not verifiedBlossom LE TH availabilitySource —unverified

Section206 words

Cross-model lineup history

DateEvent
2017-05-24Geely acquires 51% of Lotus from Proton (DRB-HICOM); Etika Automotive (Malaysia) takes the remaining 49%
2021-07Wearnes Automotive Thailand appointed sole Lotus dealer for TH
2021-Q4First Wearnes Lotus showroom opens, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bangkok
2022-03-29Lotus Eletre global reveal — Hethel + Beijing
2022-07-18Wuhan smart factory inaugurated; first Eletre off the line
2023-09-07Lotus Emeya global reveal — New York
2023-09-22Lotus Eletre S + Eletre R TH launch (฿5.89 m / ฿6.59 m)
2024-02Lotus Technology Inc. SPAC merger completes — Nasdaq: LOT
2024-03-27Lotus Emeya ASEAN debut in TH at BIMS 2024 (฿5.99 m / ฿6.89 m)
2024-06-07TH Eletre MY2025 price walk + option-pack restructure
2024-08-05Base Eletre and base Emeya added at ฿5.69 m each (Emeya: Autospinn + Bangkokbiznews; Eletre: Autospinn only unverified)
2024-12Lotus Chapman Bespoke programme APAC debut — Thailand-first
2024Wearnes opens second TH showroom — Lotus Flagship Store, Emsphere Mall, Sukhumvit
2025-04-02Global trim reshuffle: base/S/R retired, 600/900 ladder introduced
2025-07-31TH MY2026 pricing for both Eletre + Emeya on 5-trim ladder (600 = former S, 900 = former R)
2026-01-01Price increase, both models: +฿109k–200k per trim (Eletre ฿5.399–8.19 m, Emeya ฿4.999–8.19 m); Headlightmag ties the Eletre rise to the new excise rate
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Section120 words

Sales / market position

Sources512 words70 links

All sources

Official distributor / Lotus

Lotus Technology corporate / Geely

Thai press

International press / spec aggregators


Section428 words

Open verification gaps

The doc has the following unverified flags that should be closed before declaring Lotus "complete":

  1. Hex codes for every colour — currently estimates; need configurator page-source scrape to extract PMS / hex codes.
  2. Cell supplier — almost certainly CATL (Geely SEA-S standard) but no explicit Lotus confirmation found.
  3. TH-spec Eletre 600 single-motor vs dual-motor — global "base" Eletre at £89,500 was widely reported single-motor RWD in some markets; TH-published 0–100 of 4.5 s aligns with dual-motor 603-hp. Need cross-check.
  4. DC peak rating — Lotus markets 350 kW (TH-published); Wikipedia and EU technical filings cite 430 kW platform max. Use 350 kW for TH unless press kit overrides.
  5. Towing certification — neither model appears towing-rated in TH; need explicit confirmation from Wearnes.
  6. V2L — not mentioned in TH press coverage; needs config / spec sheet check.
  7. Carbon-ceramic brakes — Sport SE vs 900 Sport vs Sport Carbon brake spec needs disambiguation.
  8. Battery capacity-retention warranty threshold — 8 yr / 200,000 km confirmed, but exact retention % (typically 70–80%) not published.
  9. 2024 TH actual EV sales — target was 250; actual not yet found.
  10. Pantip thread URLs — need to find canonical Lotus Eletre or Emeya owner thread for the brand.external_links section.
  11. Emeya Blossom Limited Edition TH availability — global LE exists; unclear if TH was allocated units.
  12. Wearnes TH founding date + Wearnes corporate ownership chain to WBL Corporation.
  13. Pre-2021 Lotus TH importer (who handled Evora / Exige / Elise sales before Wearnes).
  14. MY2027 update for Thailand — Malaysia priced MY27 Eletre 600 / Emeya 600 in April 2026 and Lotus Korea opened MY2027 pre-orders; no Thai MY2027 announcement found as of 2026-11-03 unverified.
  15. Emeya January 2026 prices — one trade-press source (Autolife). Headlightmag covered only the Eletre increase; a second Emeya source would make this airtight.
  16. August 2024 base Eletre / Emeya (฿5.69 m) — the base Emeya now has two Thai sources (Autospinn 2024-08-05; Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-21, "EMEYA previously started at ฿5.69 m") and could be listed as a discontinued trim; the base Eletre is still Autospinn only.
  17. Official price list — lotuscars.com/en-TH publishes no prices (checked 2026-11-03); a Wearnes price sheet would replace trade press as the primary source.
  18. Importer entity — Bangkokbiznews's report on the MY26 launch event (2025-09-21) names Pacific Thai Motorsports Co., Ltd. (บริษัท แปซิฟิค ไทย มอเตอร์สปอร์ตส์ จำกัด) as Lotus Cars Thailand's official importer and distributor, while Autolife (2026-01-16) still says "imported by Wearnes Automotive". Whether this is a Wearnes entity, a successor or a reporting error is unverified; the DBD company register would settle it. (Bangkokbiznews35)

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What this file hasn’t confirmed yet

10 facts the matrices mark partial, 8 marked not verified and 58 flags left in the text. Treat these as leads to check, not as facts.

At a glanceIn the file

  • Entered Thailand: July 2021 (Wearnes appointment). First showroom opened Q4 2021 at Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bangkok, initially displaying the carry-over Exige Sport 350 and Elise Sport 220 ICE inventory while Wearnes ramped staffing and after-sales capability ahead of Eletre. The Lotus brand itself had had a discontinuous earlier TH presence under prior importers unverifiedpre-2021 importer name not confirmed.Flag in the text
  • Models on sale (May 2026): 2 nameplates — Eletre (Hyper SUV / large electric SUV, ~5.1 m long) and Emeya (Hyper GT / four-door electric sedan-fastback, ~5.14 m long). The Evija hypercar (target-2,000 hp, £2 m+ each, max 130 units globally) is not retailed in Thailand and there is no public TH allocation unverifiedlikely zero TH units. The forthcoming Type 134 / Theory 1 mid-size electric SUV (China-launch projected late 2026) has no announced TH timeline.Flag in the text

Distribution & businessIn the file

  • Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the in-country sole dealer, importer, and after-sales provider for Lotus in Thailand. Headquartered in Bangkok with primary facility at Ramkhamhaeng Road. Country Manager Teeraphong Rodloy has fronted every major TH product launch since the Eletre debut. Wearnes also retails select other premium brands across the ASEAN region but in Thailand its automotive portfolio is Lotus-only as of May 2026 unverifiedWearnes TH may operate other brands; the lotuscars.com TH site is exclusive to Lotus.Flag in the text
  • Unlike most premium-European TH importers (BMW = subsidiary + CKD plant; Mercedes = subsidiary + TAAP CKD; Audi/Porsche = Master Group third-party importer; Volvo = Geely Auto Industries direct subsidiary), Wearnes operates Lotus on a pure sole-importer franchise model with no local assembly and no plan announced for any. All Eletre + Emeya stock is imported CBU from Wuhan via sea freight, typically with a 6–10 week lead time from order. Thailand-spec vehicles share their production-spec EU/UK build with right-hand-drive Geely Wuhan runs unverifiedexact Wuhan RHD production cadence for TH allocation not publicly disclosed.Flag in the text
  • Wearnes Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · TH sole dealer + after-sales · (pre-2021, exact founding unverified) · WBL Corporation (Singapore) via Wearnes Automotive Pte LtdFlag in the text
  • Zeekr · Sole-dealer franchise (Wearnes — same group) unverifiedZeekr TH importer not 100% confirmed as Wearnes · None — CBU · growingFlag in the text
  • unverifiedwhether the Emsphere store offers any service or is retail-only is implied retail-only by its mall location and 200 m² footprint, but not officially statedFlag in the text
  • Emeya use CCS2 connectors as standard which means the full open TH public 350-kW DC network (Sharge, EleX, EA Anywhere, Evolt, NXTCharger) is compatible. unverifiedWearnes may offer a promotional charging-credit voucher with vehicle purchase, not confirmedFlag in the text
  • Plug & Charge support: not yet confirmed for TH market rollout unverified.Flag in the text
  • High-voltage battery: 8 years / 200,000 km — battery capacity warranty unverifiedexact capacity-retention threshold (70% / 75%) not publicly stated for TH marketFlag in the text
  • Bodywork / paint / corrosion: unverifiedlikely 3 years paint / 12 years anti-perforation per Lotus global standard but not confirmed for THFlag in the text
  • Roadside assistance: included with warranty unverifiedduration not confirmed for TH marketFlag in the text

Lotus EletreIn the file

  • Base Eletre (Aug 2024, ฿5.69 m)PartialAutospinn only
  • Battery usable kWh (~107)PartialWikipedia
  • DC charging peakPartialLotus markets 350 kW; Wikipedia cites 430 kW platform max
  • Range 600 GT SE / 600 Sport SE (535 / 530 km)PartialAutolife 2026-01-16
  • Cell supplierNot verified
  • Towing 2,000 kgPartialglobal Lotus spec
  • V2LNot verified
  • Hex codesNot verified
  • Architecture: 800 V (high-voltage backbone), with silicon-carbide inverter on the R/900 trims unverified600 trim inverter chemistry, likely SiC across all.Flag in the text
  • 2024-08-05 · Base Eletre added · Entry trim below S at ฿5,690,000 (S ฿5,990,000, R ฿6,890,000 unchanged). Single source unverified.Flag in the text
  • The new entry trim from the April 2025 refresh. Single-motor / dual-motor balance unverifiedstrongly likely dual-motor AWD per all global press indicating 600 series remains dual-PMSM, not single-motor. 20-inch wheels, LED lighting, active air suspension standard.Flag in the text
  • Cell supplier · CATL unverifiedGeely-platform standard supplier; not explicitly confirmed for Lotus · —Flag in the text
  • Cell-to-pack tech · Module-based (not CTP) unverified · —Flag in the text
  • DC charging 10–80% · ~20 min unverifiedfor 600 trim specifically; Eletre R published as 20 min for 10–80% at 350 kW peak · —Flag in the text
  • V2L output · not standard unverified · —Flag in the text
  • Tire spec · unverified · —Flag in the text
  • Towing capacity · 2,000 kg (braked) unverifiedfor TH-market spec · —Flag in the text
  • KEF Premium audio system (15 speakers, 1,380 W) unverifiedbase spec speaker countFlag in the text
  • Handling Package — sport-tuned air-suspension calibration, rear-wheel steering, active anti-roll bars unverifiedexact RWS / ARB inclusion at this trim level not 100% confirmedFlag in the text
  • Carbon-ceramic brake option unverifiedmay be standard or optional on 900 Sport vs CarbonFlag in the text
  • 23″ wheels as standard unverifiedmay also be on 900 Sport optionallyFlag in the text
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes standard unverifiedFlag in the text
  • Eletre (base) · ฿5,690,000 (added 2024-08-05) · — · 2024-08 → 2025-07-30 · 600 series — single source unverified, not kept as a trimFlag in the text
  • A "base" Eletre at £89,500 existed in Europe from launch; in Thailand the 2023 launch listed only S and R. Autospinn reports a base Eletre added in August 2024 at ฿5,690,000; no second Thai source has been found, so it stays unverified.Flag in the text
  • Solar Yellow · #F9D726 unverifiedhex — exact PMS not published · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Natron Red · #A4242C unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Galloway Green · #3A4E3E unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Stellar Black · #101012 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Kaimu Grey · #5B5E63 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Blossom Grey · #B3B3B0 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Cosmos Black unverifiedappears in EU configurator, not 100% confirmed for TH · #0A0A0C · all trims (TBC)Flag in the text
  • Price (THB) · ฿7,450,000 (since 2026-01-01) · ~฿7,500,000 unverifiedcurrent MSRP · ฿8,990,000 unverified · TBCFlag in the text

Lotus EmeyaIn the file

  • Range 600 base (610 km)PartialHeadlightmag (500–610) + Autolife (610)
  • Legacy S / R wheel sizes (21″ / 22″)PartialAutospinn 2024-08-05 (+ Paultan for R)
  • Legacy S range (610 km)Partialcar250 + Paultan (launch)
  • Base Emeya (Aug 2024, ฿5.69 m)PartialAutospinn + Bangkokbiznews 2025-09-21
  • Battery usable (~100 kWh)PartialEVspecs
  • Cell supplierNot verified
  • TowingNot verified
  • V2LNot verified
  • Hex codesNot verified
  • Blossom LE TH availabilityNot verified
  • unverified · Emeya Blossom Limited Edition · Dahlia red / rose pink exterior, floral interior engravings, natural-stone accents, 14-layer paint. TH availability + units unverified.Flag in the text
  • V2L · not standard unverified · —Flag in the text
  • Towing capacity · not rated for towing · (Lotus has not certified Emeya for towing in any market) unverifiedFlag in the text
  • Handling Pack — sport-tuned chassis, rear-wheel steering, active anti-roll unverifiedfor exact RWS inclusion at this trim levelFlag in the text
  • Carbon-ceramic brake option unverifiedmay be standardFlag in the text
  • Premium carbon-leather interior unverifiedFlag in the text
  • Solar Yellow · #F9D726 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Natron Red · #A4242C unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Galloway Green · #3A4E3E unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Stellar Black · #101012 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Kaimu Grey · #5B5E63 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Blossom Grey · #B3B3B0 unverifiedhex · all trimsFlag in the text
  • Dahlia Red (Blossom LE only) · #7A1A2A unverifiedhex · Blossom Limited Edition onlyFlag in the text
  • Rose Pink (Blossom LE only) · #D89BA8 unverifiedhex · Blossom Limited Edition onlyFlag in the text
  • Price (THB) · ฿7,450,000 (since 2026-01-01) · ~฿7–9 m grey · ~฿9,999,000 · ~฿8.5–9 m unverified · ~฿2,500,000Flag in the text

Cross-model lineup historyIn the file

  • 2024-08-05 · Base Eletre and base Emeya added at ฿5.69 m each (Emeya: Autospinn + Bangkokbiznews; Eletre: Autospinn only unverified)Flag in the text

Sales / market positionIn the file

  • Wearnes 2024 TH EV sales target: 250 units (per BIMS 2024 press; full-year actuals unverified).Flag in the text
  • Known incidents / recalls: unverifiedno major TH recalls confirmedFlag in the text
  • Customer feedback (Pantip): unverifiedno canonical Pantip thread URL identified during research; brand is still niche enough in TH that single-thread coverage is sparseFlag in the text

Open verification gapsIn the file

  • The doc has the following unverified flags that should be closed before declaring Lotus "complete":Flag in the text
  • MY2027 update for Thailand — Malaysia priced MY27 Eletre 600 / Emeya 600 in April 2026 and Lotus Korea opened MY2027 pre-orders; no Thai MY2027 announcement found as of 2026-11-03 unverified.Flag in the text
  • Importer entity — Bangkokbiznews's report on the MY26 launch event (2025-09-21) names Pacific Thai Motorsports Co., Ltd. (บริษัท แปซิฟิค ไทย มอเตอร์สปอร์ตส์ จำกัด) as Lotus Cars Thailand's official importer and distributor, while Autolife (2026-01-16) still says "imported by Wearnes Automotive". Whether this is a Wearnes entity, a successor or a reporting error is unverified; the DBD company register would settle it.Flag in the text