Lotus

Emeya GT

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Lotus's all-electric hyper GT — 400kW DC charging (10-80% in 14 min), 905hp available in R+ spec and 0-100km/h in 2.78 seconds. A racecar made road legal.

Lotus Emeya GT — electric car Ireland 2026
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€115,000 Guide price inc. VAT
610km WLTP ~484km real-world
610WLTP range km102kWh battery
484Real range kmIrish conditions est.
400Max DC kWFast charging
2.78s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€115,000PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity102 kWh
WLTP range610 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~484 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)2.78s
Top speed256 km/h
Torque710 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate400 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity200 L
Seats4
Dimensions
Length5,139 mm
Width2,005 mm
Height1,384 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range610km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~484km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Lotus highlights

🏎️
British performance heritage
Lotus's legendary chassis engineering applied to EVs
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Geely Group SEA platform
Same platform as Zeekr 001 and Volvo EX90
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Emira × Eletre design
Lotus's new design language for the EV era

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€115,000
Guide price€115,000

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€602
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,229
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,098/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Emeya costs approximately €602 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Emeya — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
Emeya GT 612hp
Entry
102kWh · 610km €115,000
Emeya R+ 905hp
Hyper
102kWh · 450km €145,000

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Emeya on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 224km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 264km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 174km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 224km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~484km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Emeya right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children⚠️ Check seating
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability✅ AWD model
💡 Best for: Hyper GT electric performance.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~14h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~10h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~86min
🚀 400kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~11min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Lotus EVs support DC rapid charging on all major Irish networks.

Lotus EVs are built on Geely Group's SEA platform — the same architecture underpinning the Zeekr 001 and Volvo EX90. Charging is managed via the Lotus app with access to all major Irish CCS networks.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length5,139 mm
Width2,005 mm
Height1,384 mm
Boot capacity200 L
TowingNot rated
Seats4
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Lotus Emeya GT

The Lotus Emeya GT has an Irish list price of €115,000 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €115,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Lotus Emeya GT has a WLTP official range of 610km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 484km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Lotus Emeya GT is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €602. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,229. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Lotus is majority-owned by Geely Group (the Chinese automotive conglomerate that also owns Volvo Cars, Zeekr and LEVC). The Norfolk, UK engineering centre and brand heritage remain, while production of the new Eletre electric SUV takes place in Wuhan, China. Lotus has a small but established dealer network in Ireland.
The Lotus Emeya GT supports up to 400kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 14 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 86 minutes. At the maximum 400kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 11 minutes.
The Lotus Emeya GT uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Lotus Emeya GT is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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