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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Lotus Eletre?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • 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

Rocks Electric

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.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,857 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 495 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

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 substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 910 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 945 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 2,007 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 625 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 343 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Lotus Eletre

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
142 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 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
40 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

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