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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Lotus Eletre?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Bus

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.

Nissan Primastar Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,376 £.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is markedly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 517 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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 Primastar Bus
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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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 Primastar Bus
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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