The Lotus Evija is the first British all-electric hypercar from the Lotus marque, internally codenamed Type 130. Pronounced "E-vi-ya", the moniker translates to "the first in existence", conceived to set a new benchmark in sports driving dynamics. The hypercar made its global debut in 2019 and officially entered production at the Lotus facility in Hethel, UK, in 2020.
Positioned as a pure electric hypercar, the Evija represents the first major milestone product from Lotus following its acquisition by Geely. Its headline attributes centre on extreme powertrain performance and cutting-edge aerodynamics, with the marque touting it as "the most powerful production car ever made". Prices start from RM21,880,000. Worldwide production is strictly limited to 130 units in homage to its Type 130 project code, with an allocation of just 5 units designated for the Chinese market. Additionally, Lotus introduced the ultra-exclusive Evija Fittipaldi special edition, capped at just 8 units worldwide and priced from RM26,880,000.
The exterior design of the Evija takes cues from the aerospace industry, debuting the brand's all-new Porosity Design philosophy. Its full carbon-fibre body is shrink-wrapped tightly over the mechanical underpinnings, with overall dimensions measuring 4,459 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,122 mm in height. Up front, a sculpted, low-slung bonnet is flanked by vertical LED headlights, whilst the fighter jet-inspired flanks feature sweeping contours that flow seamlessly over the wheel arches towards the rear. Multiple air channels sculpted into the sides and underfloor channel airflow efficiently to the thermal management systems and downforce-generating aero vanes. At the rear, the standout visual feature is a pair of dramatic Venturi tunnels framed by integrated red LED light ribbons, evoking the dramatic visual effect of fighter jet afterburners at night. Retractable integrated camera pods replace conventional side mirrors to further minimise aerodynamic drag. Inside, the cabin features a purposeful two-seater cockpit, defined by its signature "floating wing" dashboard. An F1-inspired steering wheel integrates key switchgear and drive controls, alongside a floating centre console punctuated by tactile hexagonal haptic buttons. Extensive swathes of exposed carbon fibre and Alcantara dominate the interior, reinforcing an uncompromising, minimalist race-bred aesthetic throughout.
Powering the Evija is a quad-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with each wheel propelled by an individual electric motor targeted at 500 hp. Combined system output stands at a staggering 2,039 hp (1,500 kW) and approximately 1,709 Nm of peak torque. The 0-100 km/h sprint is dispatched in under 3 seconds, 0-300 km/h takes less than 9 seconds, and top speed is rated at 320 km/h. Power is supplied by a mid-mounted 70 kWh battery pack. Hooked up to a 350 kW DC fast charger, a 0-100% state of charge (SoC) can be achieved in just 18 minutes. Under the WLTP test cycle, the driving range is rated at up to 400 km; however, in Track mode with the full 2,000 hp unchained, driving range is estimated at around 129 km.
The Evija is built around an ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque tub engineered using Formula 1 manufacturing techniques, tipping the scales at a mere 129 kg to become the lightest and stiffest road car platform Lotus has ever produced. In its lightest specification, the hypercar registers a kerb weight of 1,887 kg. Drivers can toggle between five selectable drive modes: Range mode caps output to 1,000 hp and defaults to rear-wheel drive to maximise cruising range; City mode mirrors the power output of Range mode; Tour mode uncorks 1,400 hp; Sport mode dials output up to 1,700 hp whilst re-calibrating chassis and suspension damping; and Track mode unleashes the full powertrain potential, fully engaging the active torque vectoring system and DRS (Drag Reduction System) active rear wing. The dedicated four-motor architecture delivers advanced torque vectoring across all four wheels, drastically sharpening high-speed cornering agility.
The cockpit is conceived to strike a fine balance between track-honed functionality and grand touring comfort. Sitting ahead of the driver is a high-resolution digital instrument cluster, configurable to display critical telemetry including driving modes, battery SoC, and remaining range. The floating centre console integrates haptic feedback switches set within hexagonal pods for intuitive, tactile operation on the move. Infotainment connectivity includes full Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Lightweight carbon-fibre bucket seats are trimmed in premium Alcantara. Dramatic dihedral butterfly doors enhance ingress and egress with an unmistakable sense of supercar occasion.
The Evija comes comprehensively equipped with active safety systems, including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Ride height is slammed with a ground clearance of just 105 mm. On the production model, the traction and stability control systems cannot be fully deactivated, but instead dynamically modulate intervention thresholds across the respective drive modes. Track evaluations highlight that the hypercar's intelligent torque vectoring proactively neutralises understeer and oversteer, keeping the car glued to its intended racing line.
Serving as the vanguard for the Lotus marque's all-electric transformation, the Evija stands as a defining milestone in the ultra-high-end hypercar sphere. The vehicle continued to command the spotlight through to the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. As reported in June 2026, the 130 production-spec units were scheduled to commence global customer deliveries in the summer of that year. On the performance front, Top Gear concluded after testing the production car that "as a driving experience, it delivers on the Lotus promise". Its dedicated track-only sibling, the Evija X, famously clocked an astonishing 6:24.047 lap time around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, cementing its place as the third fastest lap in the 'Ring's history and the fastest-ever recorded by a vehicle built on a production chassis. Commanding a price tag well north of RM20,000,000, the Evija not only showcases Lotus’s formidable mastery over electric powertrains and aerodynamic engineering, but also cements the storied 70-year-old British sports car marque's triumphant entry into the all-electric era.
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