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Hyundai Nexo vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Lotus Eletre?

Hyundai Nexo vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Nexo is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,791 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 714 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is clearly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
85,700 - 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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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