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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Lotus Eletre?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly 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 Transporter

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 Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,182 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 639 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries considerably more – 1,110 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 625 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 Transporter
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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 Transporter
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
178 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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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
899 - 1,110 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
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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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