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Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Porsche Boxster?

Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Porsche Boxster

  • substantially lighter

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lotus Eletre is considerably cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,323 £.

Boxster

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 Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Boxster is slightly faster – reaching 308 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is substantially lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,080 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 566 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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
Lotus Eletre
Porsche Boxster

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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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Lotus Eletre
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche
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