Coming This Year, and Future Owners Can Spec It
The Lotus Evija (pronounced eh-VIE’-ya) aims to push the boundaries of modern hypercar technology.
While many rivals offer hybrid powertrains, this model commits to being fully electric, and it comes with an ultrafast charging setup. Its exterior design takes cues from race cars built to dominate the track. The car’s sheetmetal includes elements such as butterfly doors and a large rear wing. Best of all, however, is what this car offers from its four electric motors: The Evija delivers almost 2000 horsepower, and Lotus claims this makes it the most powerful production car on the planet. Only 130 models of this leading-edge hypercar will be built, each priced at more than $2 million.
This Lotus comes in a single trim that offers enough equipment to meet the needs of discerning hypercar shoppers. Staggered magnesium wheels, sized 20 inches in front and 21 inches in back, keep this coupe in touch with the pavement. Laser lights brighten the path ahead. Lotus claims that the Evija is the first production car to employ laser lights for both main and dipped beams. The car’s sculpted carbon-fiber body travels close to the ground, with a ride height of just 4.1 inches. Drawing inspiration from Le Mans race cars, Lotus pierced each rear-quarter panel by a Venturi tunnel, which optimizes air flow by sending it through the body shell. The car’s Venturi tunnels are piped with red LED lighting. At night, this design creates a look that’s bold and dramatic, akin to the glow of afterburners on a fighter jet. The rear spoiler utilizes active aerodynamics, rising from its resting position to lie flush with the upper bodywork. To further reduce drag, the Evija doesn’t have exterior mirrors. Instead, this model comes with front wing cameras that automatically deploy when the doors are unlocked. These cameras send images to three screens located inside the cabin. The car’s list of standard interior amenities includes climate control and a premium infotainment system. Lotus offers a plethora of paint finishes and interior trims, allowing you to personalize the Evija to your liking.
