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Lotus Emeya vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (918 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (92600 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Porsche Panamera?

Lotus Emeya

Porsche Panamera

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

Emeya

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 Emeya has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 92600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7209 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya performs convincingly better – achieving up to 580 km, about 483 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Emeya has a slightly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 782 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Porsche Panamera takes 2.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Lotus Emeya tops out at 256 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls minimal stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Panamera is noticeable lighter – 1960 kg compared to 2555 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers slight more room – 509 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lotus Emeya performs barely noticeable better – up to 1388 L, which is about 3 L more than the Porsche Panamera.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 545 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.

Lotus Emeya
Porsche Panamera

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Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km

Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Lotus Emeya
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
92600 - 138000 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
98.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2555 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
5139 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
2005 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1388 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Lotus Emeya?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.