The development of electrified vehicles is now increasingly rapid. Many manufacturers are competing to create innovations to present environmentally friendly future cars but still offer extraordinary performance. One of them is Lotus Cars. The British manufacturer launched the Lotus Evija car which positions it as the most elite and powerful product.
Lotus Evija Car Specifications
Evija was first released in 2019 with the aim of creating an electric car that prioritizes high performance and innovative design. The name “Evija” itself comes from the Abrahamic religion which means “life”. Reflecting the philosophy and hopes of Lotus Cars to give new life to the automotive industry.
After its debut in 2019, the second production of the Evija took place around 2020. To be precise, entering the summer. Its production will continue until 2022, 2023, 2024 and is scheduled to end in 2025.
In the last year of production, namely 2025, the total number of products will only be 130 units. Making it a very limited and exclusive car. Here are the details of the specifications of the Lotus Evija car.
Exterior
The Lotus Evija comes with a 2-door coupe body that combines futuristic and aerodynamic designs. The butterfly doors that add a luxurious and modern impression are one of the characteristics of this car. With body dimensions of 4,459 x 2,000 x 1,122 mm, the Evija has sporty yet elegant proportions.
The overall weight of this car is 1,887 kg, although quite heavy, the body uses full carbon fiber material that is light and strong. The use of carbon fiber throughout the body allows for weight reduction and increases the strength of the vehicle structure. This is very important for performance and handling.
Interior
Entering the cabin, the Lotus Evija offers very high comfort and luxury. The steering wheel of this car is coated with Alcantara which provides better grip and a premium feel. While the seats are covered with high-quality leather.
The advanced features in it include an intuitive head unit with a smartphone connection that allows drivers to access various important applications and features. Lotus also embeds cruise control and DRS (Drag Reduction System) deployment features that users usually use in racing cars. Especially to improve performance at high speeds.
Engine and Performance
Performance is the main advantage of the Lotus Evija car. In its latest series, this car carries a 93 kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery is capable of producing an output power of 1,500 kW (2,039 PS / 2,012 hp) and torque reaching 1,704 Nm.
Thanks to the very capable engine specifications, the Lotus Evija is able to accelerate at incredible speeds. In testing on its official website Lotus Cars, the Evija was able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3 seconds. While to reach a speed of 300 km / h, this car only takes 9.1 seconds.
Despite its extraordinary performance, the Lotus Evija still offers a fairly impressive range. With the existing battery capacity, the range reaches 346 km. Of course this provides comfort for drivers on long-distance trips.
Price and Availability
The price of the Lotus Evija is estimated at around 43.8 billion, excluding tax. With a very high price, Evija is indeed positioned for a very exclusive market. Unfortunately, for the Indonesian market, Lotus Evija is not yet available in any version.
Overall, the Lotus Evija car is a big step in the automotive world. Especially for Lotus Cars which is committed to presenting its best electric vehicles. With 130 units produced, Evija is one of the rarest and most premium electric cars that has rocked the world. /Edit
