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Chris Bruce

Lotus Eletre EV SUV Debuts With 600 HP, No Mention Of Lightness

After years of waiting, the Lotus Eletre electric crossover is finally here. According to the brand, the word means "coming to life" in some Eastern European languages. The company intends the model to have the spirit of a traditional sports car from Lotus but with the utility of a crossover.

The Eletre rides on Lotus' Electric Premium Architecture platform. The company says that the various trims of the EV have an output starting at 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts) with a motor powering each axle. Acceleration to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) takes less than 3.0 seconds, and the top speed is 161 mph (260 kph). The automaker isn't disclosing the crossover's weight yet.

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