Among the four Lotus models launched in Vietnam from 8/5, the Emeya stands out as a high-performance, fully electric, low-slung vehicle. Lotus describes the Emeya as a Hyper Grand Tourer (GT), a performance-oriented luxury coupe-style sedan. Production takes place at its plant in Wuhan, Trung Quoc.

Lotus Emeya in Ha Noi on 17/5. Photo: Luong Dung

The Emeya is a high-performance coupe-style sedan. Photo: Luong Dung

Lotus describes the Emeya as a Hyper Grand Tourer. Photo: Luong Dung

The car is over 5 meters long. Photo: Luong Dung

The Emeya's overall design inherits the brand's aerodynamic DNA. Photo: Luong Dung

Star-shaped wheel design, red brake calipers. Photo: Luong Dung

Side charging port. Supports maximum 350 kW DC charging. Photo: Luong Dung

Rear LED daytime running lights. Photo: Luong Dung

The Emeya is available in the Vietnamese market in two main versions: 600 and 900. The 600 version offers three sub-options: the 600 (standard) priced at 4.488 billion VND, the 600 GT SE at 4.818 billion VND, and the 600 Sport SE at 5.518 billion VND. The 900 version includes the 900 Sport at 6.688 billion VND and the 900 Sport Carbon at 7.188 billion VND. The Emeya featured in this article is the 600 GT SE version.

The Emeya is equipped with two electric motors, delivering a total output of 603 horsepower and 710 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4,15 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.

The car uses a 102 kWh battery pack, providing a range of 500-580 km on a full charge. A 22 kW AC charger and support for maximum 350 kW DC fast charging allow it to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.

The Emeya's overall design inherits Lotus's aerodynamic DNA. The front fascia features air intakes reminiscent of the Eletre. It has flush door handles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension system that can read the road surface and automatically adjust its height. It features LED lighting and matrix LED headlights.

Interior design of the Lotus Emeya. Photo: Luong Dung

Sports steering wheel. Photo: Luong Dung

15,1-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen. Photo: Luong Dung

The car features wireless charging. Photo: Luong Dung

Second-row seating with generous legroom. Photo: Luong Dung

Rear-seat control touchscreen. Photo: Luong Dung

Slim decorative display on the passenger-side dashboard. Photo: Luong Dung

KEF speakers on the door panels. Photo: Luong Dung

Lever-style gear selector. Photo: Luong Dung

Inside the cabin, a prominent 15,1-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen dominates the center console, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It features a 4-zone climate control system. The audio system comprises 15 KEF speakers, and the sunroof can be dimmed or adjusted by zone. It also has a power tailgate. The car is equipped with numerous safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

In the Vietnamese market, the Lotus Emeya will compete with the Porsche Taycan, a high-performance electric sports sedan priced from 4,6-9,5 billion VND.

Luong Dung