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Lotus Eletre vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or smart #1?

Lotus Eletre vs smart #1: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly 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.

smart #1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 170 km more than the smart #1.

#1

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 515 Nm more.

Eletre

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 375 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
40,700 £
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
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
400 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
-

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
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Eletre have?

The Lotus Eletre is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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