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THE LOTUS STORY

Through seven decades of boundary-pushing heritage, Lotus has inspired and united generations of passionate drivers. As we look to the future, Lotus continues to set new standards in automotive excellence.

Our journey is just beginning.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Lotus was founded by Colin & Hazel Chapman in 1948, in London, UK. A maverick engineer and era-defining mind, Chapman believed in the power of simplicity, subtracting the redundant and investing in the essential. Over the years, Lotus has remained true to its founder's spirit, with countless racetrack victories and engineering breakthroughs to its name.

Classic cars

Lotus Elise

Production: 1996-2021
The iconic featherweight sportscar that was truly ahead of its time.

Discover the Elise

Lotus Exige

Production: 2000-2021
Power and precision control in an explosive track-optimised package.

Discover the Exige

Lotus Evora

Production: 2009-2021
Aggressive performance combined with luxuriously refined comfort.

Discover the Evora

THE LOTUS PHILOSOPHY

Greatness was never achieved by settling for the status quo. Lotus has remained committed to the pursuit of true innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and developing advanced materials to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform, and feel.

‘Adding power makes you faster on the straights, subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.’

Colin Chapman

That restless ingenuity is at the core of every car that bears the Lotus badge. And it leads the vital shift to electric drive technology, pioneering a new era of sustainable performance.

It is easy to add more power. But making a car drive like a true Lotus takes passion and courage. It cannot be measured, but it can be felt. Every time you get behind the wheel.

THE CRAFT OF EXCELLENCE

From the original Hethel factory to the latest international facilities, Lotus manufacturing has revolutionised the ways that cars are designed, developed, and built. Take a look behind the scenes and see the Lotus heritage in action.

EXPLORE

LOTUS ADVANCED PEFORMANCE

SMARTER, FASTER,
MORE THRILLING

The Lotus Advanced Performance division focuses on developing uniquely enhanced cars that honour the unique spirit of the Lotus badge. The newly re-imagined Lotus Type 66 is the perfect embodiment of this maverick philosophy.

DISCOVER TYPE 66

THE FUTURE IS HERE

The next generation of Lotus vehicles has arrived. Powerful and precise, these forward-
thinking cars combine cutting-edge technology with performance-driven design.

ELETRE

EMEYA

EMIRA

Assertive yet refined, our all-electric Hyper-SUV evolves classic
Lotus design language for a new generation of drivers.

EXPLORE ELETRE

ELETRE

EMEYA

EMIRA

Emeya embodies the perfect combination of sports car agility
with GT refinement.

EXPLORE EMEYA

ELETRE

EMEYA

EMIRA

The Lotus Emira reinvents the supercar, with class-leading
driving dynamics, exotic looks, and enhanced comfort
for everyday usability.

EXPLORE EMIRA

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The Lotus Eletre does not yet have a European type approval. The images used on this page are of a vehicle used for promotional purposes only. The images are therefore indicative and no rights can be derived from them. The images show optional equipment. The range may deviate after the vehicle has obtained European type approval.

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