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Maxus Euniq 5 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Euniq 5 or Lotus Emeya?

Maxus Euniq 5 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Maxus Euniq 5

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Euniq 5

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.

Maxus Euniq 5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,163 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Emeya is markedly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 220 km more than the Maxus Euniq 5.

Emeya

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 substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 741 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is visibly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Maxus Euniq 5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 675 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is significantly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more boot space – 509 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 509 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 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

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/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
360 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,825 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
541 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Maxus Euniq 5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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