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The New Lotus Esprit Will Be A 1,000-HP Hybrid Supercar. Here's Everything We Know

Lotus is taking the legendary name in a new direction, with a hybrid V8 and more than 1,000 horsepower. Here's what we know.

Motor1 · Sep 9

Lotus CEO Disses His Own Hypercar For Being Too Heavy

Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng inadvertently dissed his own product while claiming sports cars over 3,900 pounds are no good.

Motor1 · Jun 4

Lotus Believed 'EVs Could Be The Future,' But Has Reconsidered

The recommitment to combustion engines will bring a new V6 and even a V8.

Motor1 · May 29

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Lotus Might Build Cars at Volvo Factory In America

Over the weekend, multiple reports emerged suggesting Lotus might shut down its historic Norfolk plant and cease car production in the United Kingdom. However, those rumors have since been denied: “Lotus Cars is continuing normal operations, and there are no plans to close the factory.” The statement followed reports from…

Motor1 · Jun 30, 2025

The Lotus Emira Could Ditch Its V-6 for a V-8

The Emira might be the last great Lotus you can buy, but it might get even better before production is supposed to cease in 2027. In a recent earnings call, Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng said that the brand is "currently investigating the feasibility of the V-8."

Motor1 · May 22, 2025

Lotus Plans Hyper Hybrid Tech with a Gas-Only Mode

Earlier this week, Lotus admitted it won’t go purely electric by 2028 as initially planned. The Geely brand has now shared preliminary details about how it intends to keep the gasoline engine alive. During the Q3 2024 earnings conference call, CEO Feng Qingfeng spoke highly of the so-called Hyper Hybrid…

Motor1 · Nov 22, 2024

Rivian's CEO Thinks It Can Be Besties With Scout

Have you thought about how small the EV segment really is? Today, fewer than one in ten new vehicles sold in the U.S. are BEVs. Now start to think about what kind of buyer each EV attracts—you've got high-ranking execs picking up Porsches, glamping outdoorsy folk looking at Rivian and…

InsideEVs · Nov 21, 2024

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Finally, Some Good News: Lotus Cancels Plans to Go Full EV by 2028

Back in 2021 Lotus confirmed its Emira sports car would be the last internal combustion-powered vehicle in its lineup, with the brand set to go all-electric by 2028. In a refreshing reversal, the China-owned British manufacturer says it's now axed that plan, instead turning to hybrid power for upcoming models.

Motor1 · Nov 20, 2024

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