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ZEEKR 001 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – ZEEKR 001 or Lotus Emeya?

ZEEKR 001 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

ZEEKR 001

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,142 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the ZEEKR 001 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 40 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers clearly 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 Emeya is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the ZEEKR 001 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 299 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, ZEEKR 001 is moderately lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers only slightly more boot space – 539 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya holds a solid overall lead 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.

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Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
539 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
505 - 520 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 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
2026
Model Year
2025
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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