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ZEEKR 001 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – ZEEKR 001 or Lotus Eletre?

ZEEKR 001 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

ZEEKR 001

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

001

Costs and Efficiency:

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

ZEEKR 001 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the ZEEKR 001 is markedly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 50 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 substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the ZEEKR 001 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers visibly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 299 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, ZEEKR 001 is slightly lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 539 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is slightly ahead 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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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
585 - 620 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
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
539 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
505 - 520 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
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
ZEEKR
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the ZEEKR 001?

The ZEEKR 001 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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