2025 Lotus Evija

Overview Lotus founder Colin Chapman once famously said, “adding power makes you faster on the straights, subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.” The Lotus Evija EV hypercar does both. Despite packing a sizeable lithium-ion battery and a quartet of electric motors good for a claimed 1972 horsepower, the Evija weighs in just over 3,700 pounds, according to Lotus. That makes it a relative featherweight in the realm of performance EVs, where reducing mass remains a universal challenge. Still, the Evija’s favorable power-to-weight ratio and low center of gravity deliver truly wicked acceleration and near telepathic response to driver inputs. With only 130 Evijas slated for production, this rolling embodiment of Lotus philosophy isn’t meant for the masses. What’s New for 2025?We don’t expect to see any changes to the 2025 Evija from last year’s model. Pricing and Which One to BuyThe price of the 2025 Lotus Evija is expected to start around $2,400,000.Evija$2,400,000 (est)This Lotus comes in a single trim that offers enough equipment to meet the needs of discerning hypercar shoppers. 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. Keep in mind that production is limited to just 130 models. There’s also the tiny matter of the Evija not being street legal in the U.S. Also, it’s reportedly sold out, so there’s no guarantee even if you happen to have the means.Getting Started with EVsEV Motor, Power, and PerformanceThe Evija’s muscle-bound electric powertrain is comprised of a team of four electric motors, Lotus claiming they generate a total output of 1972 horsepower and 1254 pound-feet of torque. That’s almost double the horsepower provided by more expensive hypercars such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie. A single-speed automatic transmission governs it all, sending power to all four wheels. The car’s light curb weight is designed to optimize handling. The company claims the Evija weighs just over 3700 pounds, making it supposedly the lightest EV hypercar ever to enter production. The car’s performance can be customized via five driving modes: Range, City, Tour, Sport, and Track. Our drive of an Evija prototype gave us a little taste of what to expect from the production version, namely its communicative steering rack and responsive handling characteristics. While the prototype had a detuned electric powertrain and was without some of its niftiest features, such as active aerodynamics and torque vectoring across its axles, it still generated just over 1600 horsepower and showcased its brutal acceleration.0–60-MPH TimesThe Evija can reach a top speed of more than 200 mph, and Lotus expects it to sprint to 62 mph in under three seconds.
More on the Evija CoupeRange, Charging, and Battery LifeLotus claims that the Evija takes a mere 18 minutes to recharge fully. That’s three minutes more than the time it took to empty the prototype Evija’s battery pack while driving at full tilt during our test drive. Lotus said it expects its hypercar will deliver a 250-mile driving range on the European WLPT test, which is more optimistic than the EPA range testing we get on this side of the Atlantic.Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGeSince the Evija isn’t street-legal, it’s unlikely the EPA will estimate its fuel efficiency. We’re sure exactly none of the über-rich car enthusiasts who will be able to buy one will care.Interior, Comfort, and CargoThe Lotus Evija seats two passengers, and its cabin is accessed via a pair of dihedral doors. These doors do without handles to preserve the car’s clean, sculptural aesthetic, and they’re operated using the key fob. Once you’ve entered the car, the doors can be closed using a switch on the overhead console. The Evija’s electrically adjustable front seats feature a carbon-fiber shell and thick pads swathed in microfiber. The driver can manually adjust the tilt and length of the steering column, and there are two bespoke storage spaces placed close to the occupants’ hip points. The list of standard interior amenities includes climate control and three-point seatbelts, with four-point harnesses offered as optional equipment. Overall, the Evija’s cabin has a look that’s somehow both retro and modern. Lotus says certain design elements were inspired by the company’s racing cars of the 1950s and ’60s.The Car and Driver DifferenceInfotainment and ConnectivityAll Evija hypercars come with tech features such as Bluetooth connectivity and an infotainment system. In front of the steering wheel, there’s a digital display that provides the driver with pertinent information like battery charge and remaining range. This is the car’s only screen. The Evija comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and Lotus has installed an onboard modem that facilitates connection to the cloud. A smartphone app is available that allows drivers to monitor the Evija from any location, checking on things such as battery charge status and driving range.How to Buy and Maintain a CarSafety and Driver-Assistance FeaturesWith driver-assistance technology becoming more prevalent on modern performance cars, we expect Lotus to at least offer some assists on the Evija. For more information about the Evija’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.Warranty and Maintenance CoverageLotus doesn’t offer a particularly impressive limited or powertrain warranty. The company also doesn’t include any complimentary scheduled maintenance.