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Lotus Eletre vs Geely E5 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Geely E5?

Lotus Eletre vs Geely E5: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Geely E5

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Geely E5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Geely E5 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers slightly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 95 km more than the Geely E5.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 700 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 Geely E5 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Geely E5 is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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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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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Geely E5

Costs and Consumption
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
32,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
430 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,901 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
427 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Geely
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Eletre have?

The Lotus Eletre is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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