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Nissan Ariya vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Lotus Eletre?

Nissan Ariya vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

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.

Nissan Ariya is considerably cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Eletre is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 153 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Eletre

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 considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

Ariya

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, Nissan Ariya is moderately lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more boot space – 688 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 273 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 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
Nissan Ariya
Lotus Eletre

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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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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Nissan Ariya
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 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
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
363 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
435 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
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