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Lotus Eletre vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Tesla Model Y?

Lotus Eletre vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

Tesla Model Y

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Tesla Model Y is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers slightly more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 87 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Model Y

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 460 HP. That’s roughly 458 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Tesla Model Y takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is visibly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Tesla Model Y tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is clearly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers slightly more boot space – 822 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 606 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y holds a decisive overall lead 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
Lotus Eletre
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Lotus Eletre
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
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 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
435 - 472 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
201 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Tesla
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