From tip to tail: The single line that defines the 2025 Lotus Emeya hyper-GT EV

Lotus Cars made quite an enormous wave at the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit on Oct. 19, 2023.

The British carmaker unveiled the fastest dual-motor electric vehicle (EV) in the country – the Lotus Eletre R. Packing 918 PS and 985 Nm of torque, the hyper SUV can outpace the likes of the Lamborghini Urus S and the Aston Martin DBX 707, all while consuming absolutely no fossil fuels.

And now, Lotus Cars has revealed more about its upcoming encore – the Emeya hyper-grand tourer EV.

Harking to Lotuses of old

Lotus Cars has long been renowned for its strong design, especially with the likes of the Esprit, Elise and Exige, along with EVs like the Evija hypercar and the Eletre.

The Emeya continues this trend with just one line that runs through the profile of the car, from the tip of the nose to the blade of light integrated into the rear. 

Lotus Cars said in an October 2023 press statement that the line “seamlessly recaptures the aesthetic of earlier iconic mid-engined Lotus designs whilst carrying it into the future, emphasising dynamism, continuity and agility.”

“By combining progressive technologies with an aesthetic that draws from the past, Emeya takes us into the future, projecting Lotus into a new segment of the automotive landscape,” said Lotus Cars vice president for design Ben Payne.

Controlling light and wind

Other signature design elements of the Emeya share a clear lineage from the Evija.

These include the eight body vents that ensure air flows through the car to improve performance, battery cooling and range, while creating a striking exterior design.

And because the Emeya is a GT car, it gets a low center of gravity that Lotus Cars calls “hyperstance.” Positioning the battery between the wheels and close to the ground creates a true sports car look with a "cab-forward" silhouette. 

The long wheelbase with short overhangs gives the impression that the wheels are at the corners, giving Emeya a more planted, dynamic stance. Bold muscular wheel arches are a Lotus signature that dates back to road and race machines of the 1950s and 1960s.

The Emeya’s road presence is significantly enhanced by ultra-slim daytime running lights (DRL), with the headlamps staying almost hidden in the aperture beneath the DRLs. The hyper EV also features the thinnest LED rear light bar ever seen on any production car. 

Cabin from the future

A single blade of light runs around the cabin, creating a cocoon of progressive luxury for all occupants. 

Meanwhile, the ultra-thin winglets that flow into the center of the dashboard are a subtle nod to Lotus Cars founder Colin Chapman’s famous passion for reducing weight everywhere, while also highlighting the design team's attention to contemporary craftsmanship.

The Emeya’s interior makes extensive use of durable repurposed fibers and advanced luxury materials, while knurled metal on all interior touchpoints offers luxurious tactility. 

Exposed carbon-fiber elements bring the focus back to the brand's illustrious racing heritage, gently reminding occupants that Emeya is a performance car.

The Lotus Emeya was officially revealed In New York on September 2023, with production expected to start around 2024.

Do you think Lotus Cars Manila should include the Emeya in its game-changing hyper-EV lineup?

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