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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Lotus Emeya?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,233 £.

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 clearly 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 Emeya 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 visibly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 512 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 457 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £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
Nissan Primastar Bus
Lotus Emeya

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 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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Nissan Primastar Bus
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 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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