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Toyota Proace Max vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or Lotus Eletre?

Toyota Proace Max vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Toyota Proace Max

  • substantially cheaper
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Max

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Max is substantially cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,769 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Eletre is a bit more efficient: consuming 22.5 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 146 km more than the Toyota Proace Max.

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 279 HP. That’s roughly 639 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 575 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is very slightly lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries clearly more – 1,460 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 975 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 Proace Max
Lotus Eletre

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Toyota Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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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 Proace Max
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,790 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
2,050 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
279 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
410 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
205 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
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