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Lotus Emeya vs Hyundai Nexo comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Hyundai Nexo?

Lotus Emeya vs Hyundai Nexo: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Nexo

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

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.

Hyundai Nexo is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,648 £.

Nexo

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 Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 714 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers barely more boot space – 510 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior overall 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 £92,600
Emeya

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  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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