Lotus pure electric SUV will be launched in 2023, and EMIRA, which was launched at the 202 1 Guangzhou Auto Show, became the last internal combustion engine model of the brand, and the road to pure electric will be opened. Lotus pure electric SUV will be launched in 2023.
Lotus pure electric SUV will be launched in 2023 1 Recently, Lotus brand officially announced that the brand's first pure electric SUV TYPE 132 is scheduled to launch in the world on March 29th, London local time 19:30 (2:30 am on March 20th, Beijing time). As the first SUV of Lotus brand, the new car is not only the first model developed by an old British sports car manufacturer based on EPA architecture, but also equipped with a series of forward-looking technologies such as AR-HUD head-up display, telescopic lidar and 800V high-voltage system.
In terms of appearance, the TYPE 132, which is positioned in a high-performance SUV, will adopt a slip-back body design. Judging from the official preview, the new car will adopt split headlights, low flat shape and powerful body lines, which directly inherits the pure electric Hypercar-Evija. In addition, excellent aerodynamic design is also the "traditional artistic ability" of the Lotus brand since its establishment.
Embodied in the 132 model, it uses an active lower air intake grille, a hidden door handle and a rear spoiler that can be deployed like an airplane wing. In addition to the futuristic visual impression, it also gives this SUV the stability of high-speed driving. According to the official information disclosed before, the aerodynamic package of the whole vehicle can provide 1 10kg and 80kg downforce for the front and rear respectively when driving at high speed.
In terms of interior, the number of physical buttons in the car has been greatly reduced and replaced by a touch screen of the same size. Although the official has not disclosed the overall design of the central control at present, from the preview, the penetrating atmosphere lights and virtual instrument panels create a full sense of the future, and the suede flat-bottomed steering wheel with the reminder of returning to the midpoint is also in line with the tonality of the Lotus brand.
In addition, the car is equipped with hardware combinations such as lidar, ultra-high-definition camera and 4D millimeter-wave radar, which also makes people look forward to the function and performance of the driver assistance system.
According to the information disclosed at present, the total power of the pure electric powertrain system of the new car is expected to exceed 735kW( 1000 HP). Thanks to this, the acceleration time of 0- 100km/h is also expected to enter the "2 seconds entertainment department". In addition, due to the addition of 800V high-voltage system, the new car is expected to realize high-voltage fast charging function after OTA upgrade in the future, and the charging time will be shortened to 8.5 minutes.
Lotus pure electric SUV will be launched in 2023. When it comes to the brand Lotus, many people are deeply impressed by the ultimate operation it pursues. Unfortunately, EMIRA, launched at Guangzhou Auto Show 202 1, became the last internal combustion engine model of the brand, thus opening the road of pure electric. On March 24th, according to what we have learned from the authorities, the new Lotus model TYPE 132 will be launched in the world at 02:30 on March 30th, Beijing time (March 29th, London time 19:30).
As a pure electric SUV, the new car is the first product developed based on EPA architecture, which adopts the advanced 800V high-voltage system in the industry. At the same time, as the first step towards electrification, the new car is not only the brand's first pure electric vehicle model, but also the brand's first SUV model, which is expected to be made in the Lotus Wuhan factory.
In addition, according to the current official plan, the electric four-door coupe codenamed TYPE 133 will be listed in 2023; After that, 134 and 135 will be launched in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Looking back at the new car preview and patent drawings previously announced by Lotus, the new car will be equipped with an active air intake grille design, while the front face adopts a split headlight design. The use of a large number of straight lines and corner elements makes the new car look very tall. Sense of science and technology and cognition. It is reported that the new car is equipped with front and rear active aerodynamic design, the front part can provide 1 10 kg, and the rear part can provide 80 kg downforce.
On the side, the new car adopts the design of coupe SUV body shape, and at the same time, the new car adopts the blade-shaped' rim design. It is reported that it will provide 2 1-23 inch rims, and be equipped with multi-piston brake calipers and scribed brake discs to further enhance the vehicle's sportiness. In addition, according to the forecast, the 23-inch wheel hub will also be equipped with carbon fiber decoration, which will control the weight of the car body more extreme, but this option is expected to be expensive.
Interestingly, the new car is also equipped with a retractable lidar on the roof, which is very innovative at present. The form similar to jumping lights is very scientific and technological, and it is expected to have excellent driving assistance functions.
On the tail, the new car adopts the design of penetrating taillights, and the split spoiler at the tail extends outward from the roof, which brings a high sporty atmosphere and improves the recognition of the tail.
In terms of interior, the new car will be equipped with a large suspended central control panel, and most functions will be integrated into the central control panel, highlighting its scientific and technological atmosphere. In addition, the central control area also adopts a double-layer handrail design, which brings more storage space for the car. In the above position, you can see that it will be equipped with mobile phone wireless charging, water cup holder and so on. , and also equipped with a relatively short electronic shift lever.
Looking at other aspects, the new car will be equipped with a full LCD instrument panel with penetrating light strips, and the AR-HUD head-up display function is expected to appear on the car body. In addition, the steering wheel of the new car is expected to be wrapped in Alcantara material with directional loops, while the driving mode adjustment paddles and multi-function buttons are made of metal material with backlight function, which brings a strong scientific and technological atmosphere to the car.
It is reported that the new car will also be equipped with a large number of carbon fiber decorative plates on the interior to further enhance the sports atmosphere inside the car.
In terms of motivation, the official has not revealed too much at present. It is reported that the maximum power will reach 65,438+0,000 horsepower. Through the front and rear active aerodynamic kits and 800V high-voltage system, the acceleration time of the new car is expected to reach 3 seconds, and it will also provide a cruising range of more than 400mi(632km).
In addition, according to the official plan, the new car is expected to achieve 8.5 minutes of charging time in 2025. It is worth mentioning that the new car is also endorsed by the brand Geely, which is another electric brand owned by Lotus after Geometry, Krypton and smart.
Lotus pure electric SUV will be launched in 2023. Three days ago, Lotus released the official news. Lotus Type 132 will be launched in London, England on March 29th (2 am Beijing time), and the new car will be positioned as a luxury pure electric SUV. According to the previous information, the new car will be mass-produced in Wuhan Southern Factory in the fourth quarter of this year and will be officially listed in 2023.
According to the official preview, the overall shape of the new car is very similar to the previously exposed patent map. The new car will be a very sporty SUV, and the line design of the front is very sharp.
From the side of the car body, the side design of the new car is very similar to 00 1. The charging port is located on the left front fender of the car, and there is a lifting lidar at the front of the car. At present, the patented rearview mirror is an electronic rearview mirror.
The rear of the car is also full of layers, but as can be seen from the patent drawing, there is also a bulge at the rear of the car, but the specific function is still unclear.
According to the previous information, the power performance will be equipped with a high-power motor, and the acceleration time of 0-96km/h is about 3 seconds. In addition, the car can also be equipped with an 800V high-voltage charging system with a maximum charging power of 350kW.
As a pure electric SUV under an ultra-luxury brand, Lotus Type 132 is unique in styling design. However, in today's electrification era, the stunning degree of 132 model is not too high, especially its outline lines are easily reminiscent of Krypton 00 1, but its performance and technology configuration are still very worth looking forward to.