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Toyota Mirai vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (182 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (58,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Mirai or Lotus Eletre?

Toyota Mirai vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Toyota Mirai

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mirai

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.

Toyota Mirai is clearly cheaper – starting at 58,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,000 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Mirai offers moderately more range – reaching up to 650 km, about 80 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

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 clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 182 HP. That’s roughly 736 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 Toyota Mirai takes 9.2 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 685 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Mirai is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 388 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Mirai carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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
Toyota Mirai
Lotus Eletre

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Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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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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Toyota Mirai
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
650 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
485 - 515 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
182 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
134 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
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