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Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Porsche Taycan?

Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers a bit more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 110 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers somewhat more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 918 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is moderately faster – 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: the Porsche Taycan delivers visibly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 355 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is a bit lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more boot space – 688 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries markedly more – 635 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
Lotus Eletre
Porsche Taycan

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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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Lotus Eletre
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche
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