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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 6/19

Lotus

Eletre
Not yet rated

₹2.55 - 2.99Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹2.63Cr

Range
600 km
Battery
112 kWh
Fast Charge
20 min
VS
Wins 1/19

Kia

EV9
Not yet rated

₹1.30 - 1.30Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.34Cr

Range
561 km
Battery
99.8 kWh
Fast Charge
24 min
VS
Eletre wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

EV9

Longest Range

Eletre

Fastest Charging

Eletre

Lowest Running Cost

EV9

Editor's Pick

Eletre

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueEV9
  • Longest RangeEletre
  • Fastest ChargingEletre
  • Lowest Running CostEV9
  • Editor's PickEletre

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Lotus112 kWh (gross)
  • Kia99.8 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Lotus600 km
  • Kia561 km

Power

  • LotusNot available
  • Kia283 kW

Torque

  • LotusNot available
  • Kia700 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Lotus265 km/h
  • Kia200 km/h

Acceleration

  • Lotus4.5s (0-100)
  • Kia5.3s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Lotus20 min (10-80%)
  • Kia24 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Lotus18.7 kWh/100km
  • Kia17.8 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentEletreEV9
Ex-showroom Price₹2,55,00,000₹1,29,90,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹7,65,000₹3,89,700
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹2,62,73,500₹1,33,88,200

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 comparison of Eletre, EV9
SpecificationEletreEV9
Battery Capacity112 kWh (gross)99.8 kWh (gross)
Range600 km561 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Eletre, EV9
SpecificationEletreEV9
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)20 min(winner)24 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr(winner)12 hr
Vehicle to LoadNot availableYes

Performance

Specification comparison of Eletre, EV9
SpecificationEletreEV9
PowerNot available283 kW
TorqueNot available700 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.5s(winner)5.3s
Top Speed265 km/h(winner)200 km/h
Motor TypeNot availablePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutNot availableAWD

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.

ComponentEletreEV9
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹21,504₹20,494
Annual Insurance (est.)₹7,65,000₹3,89,700
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹2,94,41,020₹1,50,49,468

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

₹2,053

Yearly Cost

₹24,636

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹76,164

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹48,964

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Eletre, EV9
SpecificationEletreEV9
LengthNot available5015 mm
WidthNot available1980 mm
HeightNot available1780 mm
WheelbaseNot available3100 mm

Safety

Specification comparison of Eletre, EV9
SpecificationEletreEV9
NCAP RatingNot available5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
AirbagsNot available10
ADASNot availableYes

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Eletre

Galloway Green

EV9

Aurora Black

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 EV9

EV9

Pros

  • 6-seat flagship SUV with second-row captain seats
  • 561 km range
  • Level 3 autonomous-ready hardware

Cons

  • Lower range than the Eletre
  • Lower battery than the Eletre
  • Lower top speed than the Eletre
  • Higher acceleration 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 range, battery, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

EV9

The EV9 leads on ex-showroom (starting). 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

5.0

Performance

10.0

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

EV9

Overall

6.4

Performance

4.0

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eletre

EV9

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

Eletre

Best RangeBest PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

EV9

Best ValueBest Family EV