Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
Lotus
Eletre₹2.55 - 2.99Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹2.63Cr
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 112 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 20 min
BMW
i7₹2.05 - 2.50Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹2.11Cr
- Range
- 603 km
- Battery
- 101.7 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 34 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
i7
Longest Range
i7
Fastest Charging
Eletre
Lowest Running Cost
i7
Quick Verdict
- Best Valuei7
- Longest Rangei7
- Fastest ChargingEletre
- Lowest Running Costi7
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Lotus112 kWh (gross)
- BMW101.7 kWh (usable)
Range
- Lotus600 km
- BMW603 km
Power
- LotusNot available
- BMW400 kW
Torque
- LotusNot available
- BMW745 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- Lotus265 km/h
- BMW250 km/h
Acceleration
- Lotus4.5s (0-100)
- BMW4.7s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Lotus20 min (10-80%)
- BMW34 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Lotus18.7 kWh/100km
- BMW16.9 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹2,55,00,000 | ₹2,05,00,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹7,65,000 | ₹6,15,000 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹2,62,73,500 | ₹2,11,23,500 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹2,10,18,800
Monthly EMI
₹4,41,434
Total Interest
₹54,67,235
Total Cost
₹3,17,40,735
Battery
| Specification | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh (gross) | 101.7 kWh (usable) |
| Range | 600 km | 603 km |
Charging
| Specification | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 20 min(winner) | 34 min |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 9 hr | 5.5 hr(winner) |
Performance
| Specification | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Not available | 400 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 745 Nm (at motor) |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s(winner) | 4.7s |
| Top Speed | 265 km/h(winner) | 250 km/h |
| Drive Layout | Not available | AWD |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹21,504 | ₹19,429 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹7,65,000 | ₹6,15,000 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹2,94,41,020 | ₹2,36,80,646 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹2,008
Yearly Cost
₹24,094
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹76,706
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹49,506
Dimensions
| Specification | Eletre | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not available | 5391 mm |
| Width | Not available | 1950 mm |
| Height | Not available | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not available | 3215 mm |
| Boot Space | Not available | 500 L |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 2715 kg |
| Tyre Size | Not available | 245/50 R19 |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Not available | Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springs |
Safety
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
Eletre
Galloway Green
i7
Alpine White
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
Eletre
Pros
- Lotus's first-ever SUV and first EV
- Up to 900+ hp on the Eletre R
- 265 km/h top speed
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the i7
- Lower range than the i7
- Higher ac home charging (full) than the i7
i7
Pros
- BMW's electric flagship limousine
- 603 km range on the eDrive50
- 250 km/h top speed on the M70
Cons
- Lower top speed than the Eletre
- Higher acceleration than the Eletre
- Higher charging time than the Eletre
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
Eletre
The Eletre leads on top speed, acceleration, charging time. Best suited for buyers who prioritize top speed over the alternatives here.
i7
The i7 leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, ac home charging (full). It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
Eletre
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
i7
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eletre
i7
Quick Verdict
- Best Valuei7
- Longest Rangei7
- Fastest ChargingEletre
- Lowest Running Costi7
Quick Verdict
- Best Valuei7
- Longest Rangei7
- Fastest ChargingEletre
- Lowest Running Costi7
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