This spring, Lotus will make history by unveiling its first-ever SUV, currently known by its "Type 132" codename. It will be followed by a four-door coupe (Type 133) and a smaller crossover (Type 134) in the coming years, with a sports car (Type 135) arriving in 2026. All of them will be electric vehicles since the recently launched Emira is the firm's final combustion-engined car.
While the first three upcoming EVs will be built in Wuhan (yes, that Wuhan) in China, the performance machine is going to be assembled at home in Hethel. Despite being four years away, Lotus is eager to provide an early taste of the Type 135. Set to spawn an equivalent Alpine version, the sports car from Norfolk will be developed together with battery cell expert Britishvolt.
