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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Lotus Eletre?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,608 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 252 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 737 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
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The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 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
1,848 - 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
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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