Lotus is testing prototypes of an upcoming electric sedan. This model may be named Envya based on the automaker’s recent trademark activity.
The sedan is codenamed Type 133 and has been confirmed for 2021 alongside three other electric cars. They include the Eletre mid-range SUV debuted last year, a compact crossover (codenamed Type 134) and a sports car (codenamed Type 135).
The presentation of the sedan is due later this year. The compact crossover is expected in 2025, and the sports car in 2026. The sports car is expected to be the spiritual successor of the Elise, and its foundations will be used for the future sports car of the French company Alpine.
While Lotus has confirmed that the Eletre SUV will go on sale in the US in 2024, the automaker did not mention the availability of the other models in that market. If the US launch is given the green light, the sedan will likely arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model.
2025 Lotus Envya (Type 133) Spy Shots – Photo: Baldauf
The sedan sports a familiar coupe-like shape with design elements borrowed from Eletre, right down to the SUV’s triangular active blinds, which are located in the central intake of the front fascia. Like the Eletre, the sedan also includes sport cameras in place of traditional side mirrors, although this option may not be available on vehicles sold in the United States
The sedan is likely to be powered by the same Electric Premium Architecture dedicated EV platform that was used for the Eletre. In the SUV, the platform is paired with up to 905 hp and 112 kWh of battery capacity, and supports dual-motor all-wheel drive, air suspension and 350 kW charging. You can expect similar features in the sedan.
The sedan, along with the Eletre and the upcoming compact crossover, is being developed by Lotus Technology, Lotus’ non-sports car division. Lotus Technology will also manufacture the vehicles at the Wuhan plant in China. The division said in February it plans to go public through a SPAC deal with Nasdaq-listed L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp.
