The 905hp “Anti Lotus” Surprised Us // Eletre R Review

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If you couldn't tell this is a Lotus, you're not alone. But you're in for a surprise. Rory and Andy test the new Lotus Eletre R in New Zealand. Yes, it's not a lightweight Lotus - that's old news by now. This electric SUV weighs over 2.5 tons, makes 905 horsepower, and launches like a theme park ride. But is it still a Lotus underneath all that tech and torque? We dive into the straight-line speed, 0-100 km (0-60) launch, driving dynamics, design quirks, and the surprisingly premium interior of the Eletre R. P.S. Check out our drawings at the end. Thanks to Lotus Auckland for the test car. 📍 Filmed in New Zealand 🧠 Rory = car nerd | Andy = car novice 📹 Consider subscribing to support New Zealand content Chapters: 0:00 What is a Lotus? 0:36 The Eletre R 1:02 Launch (0-100, 0-60) 1:24 Straight Line Speed 3:18 Exterior Styling Quirks 5:42 Interior & Tech 7:54 Driving Dynamics 10:21 Verdict & Drawing BASIC STATS: Motor: Dual Electric Motors (Front & Rear) Transmission: Two-Speed Automatic Power: 675 kW (905 HP) Torque: 985 Nm (727 lb-ft) 0–100 km/h: 2.95 seconds (factory claim), 3.06 seconds (our test) Drivetrain: All-wheel drive Unladen Weight: ~2,640 kg Competes With: Tesla Model X Plaid, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, BMW iX M60, Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV Starting Price NZD: From $259,000 NZD (as of July 2025) Also available as the Eletre S with 603 HP starting at $189,900 NZD (July 2025) Cheers