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Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (918 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (85700 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Porsche Cayenne?

Lotus Eletre

Porsche Cayenne

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lotus Eletre has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 85700 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1295 £.

As for range, the Lotus Eletre performs decisively better – achieving up to 570 km, about 487 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 has a slightly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 739 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Porsche Cayenne takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs to a small extent better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 985 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is noticeable lighter – 2130 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers to a small extent more room – 772 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs a bit better – up to 1708 L, which is about 176 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £85,700
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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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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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 Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
5103 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
2060 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1630 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Lotus Eletre offered with different drivetrains?

The Lotus Eletre is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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