Compare performance (8 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Lotus Emeya?
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.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,714 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 505 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
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 Emeya offers significantly 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 Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 945 Nm more.
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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,997 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more boot space – 509 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 446 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.
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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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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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
1,388 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
142 kg
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
40 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Lotus
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