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Renault Express vs Lotus Eletre - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (102 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 85700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Lotus Eletre?

Renault Express

Lotus Eletre

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

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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.

Renault Express has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 68580 £.

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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 has a convincingly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 816 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 8.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs evident better – reaching 265 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 98 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls significantly stronger with 985 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 745 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is decisively lighter – 1296 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 1269 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Express performs decisively better – up to 3300 L, which is about 1768 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express evident takes the win – 700 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £85,700
Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Renault Express
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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4393 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1775 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1811 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus

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Is the Renault Express offered with different drivetrains?

The Renault Express is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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