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BYD ETP3 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Lotus Emeya?

BYD ETP3 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,942 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 347 km more than the BYD ETP3.

Emeya

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 782 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is substantially faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 156 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 805 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is considerably lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 915 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,112 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lotus
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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