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Tesla Model 3 vs Lotus Eletre - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (460 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 85700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Lotus Eletre?

Tesla Model 3

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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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.

Tesla Model 3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 51428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Tesla Model 3: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Lotus Eletre with 22.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 9.30 kWh.

As for range, the Tesla Model 3 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 750 km, about 180 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

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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 460 HP. That’s roughly 458 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 3.10 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs slight better – reaching 265 km/h, while the Tesla Model 3 tops out at 262 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls evident stronger with 985 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is convincingly lighter – 1822 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 743 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers somewhat more room – 688 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, Lotus Eletre evident takes the win – 485 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Model 3 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model 3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,300
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Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.2 - 16.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 550 - 750 km
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Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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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
34300 - 50100 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 16.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
550 - 750 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1822 - 1929 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4720 - 4724 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1431 - 1440 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
303 - 333 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
201 - 262 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Lotus

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Is the Tesla Model 3 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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