Lotus
Eletre
2/7 winsEx-showroom₹2.55–2.99Cr
On-road₹2.63Cr
EletrevsEmeya
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Emeya
5/7 winsEx-showroom₹2.34–2.34Cr
On-road₹2.41Cr
Get the Emeya — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the Eletre as the runner-up.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Emeya
Emeya leads on price, range and efficiency. Eletre is the closest alternative.
On-road priceLower is better
Eletre₹2.63Cr
Emeya₹2.41CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Eletre600 km
Emeya610 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Eletre18.7 kWh/100 km
Emeya16.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
EletreNot published
EmeyaNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Eletre20 min
Emeya14 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EletreNot rated
EmeyaNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EletreEmeya
Claimed range
Eletre600km
EmeyaBest in this comparison610km
On-road priceDelhi
Eletre₹2.63Cr
EmeyaBest in this comparison₹2.41Cr
Batterygross
EletreBest in this comparison112kWh
Emeya102kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Eletre20min
EmeyaBest in this comparison14min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Eletre4.5s
EmeyaBest in this comparison2.8s
Power
EletreNot published
EmeyaNot published
Boot space
EletreNot published
EmeyaNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EletreNot rated
EmeyaNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Eletre 0Emeya 5Tie / no winner 3
Value
Emeya
₹2.41Cr — ₹21.63L less on-road than the Eletre.
Range · too close to call
Emeya & Eletre
Within 2% of each other: Emeya 610 km vs Eletre 600 km.
Efficiency
Emeya
16.7 kWh/100 km — 1.9 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Eletre.
Performance
Emeya
2.8 s — 1.7 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Eletre.
DC fast charging
Emeya
458 km — 143 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Eletre.
Home charging
Emeya
5.5 h — 3.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Eletre.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Emeya
Eletre 0%Emeya 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹2.41Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 16.7 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹2.42Cr
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Eletre420–480km
EmeyaBest in this comparison427–488km
Emeya should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Eletre315km / 15 min
EmeyaBest in this comparison458km / 15 min
Emeya adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Eletre67km / hour
EmeyaBest in this comparison111km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Emeya soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Eletre₹1.75/km
EmeyaBest in this comparison₹1.57/km
Emeya is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Eletre₹43,789
EmeyaBest in this comparison₹39,525
You pay the least for each km of range with the Emeya.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EletreNot published
EmeyaNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsEletre
₹2.64Cr
Emeya
₹2.42Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingEmeya is cheapest to own — ₹21,76,166 less than the Eletre over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Eletre₹4,41,434Loan ₹2,10,18,800 · interest ₹54,67,235
EmeyaBest in this comparison₹4,05,092Loan ₹1,92,88,400 · interest ₹50,17,138
The Emeya costs ₹36,342 less a month than the Eletre.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Eletre₹2,106₹1.75/km
EmeyaBest in this comparison₹1,886₹1.57/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹76,849 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Eletre | Emeya |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2,55,00,000 | ₹2,34,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹7,65,000 | ₹7,02,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹2,62,73,500 | ₹2,41,10,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
EletreEmeya
Length
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Full specifications
Every published number.
EletreEmeya
SpecificationEletreEmeya
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi112 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison102 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei600 km610 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi18.7 kWh/100km16.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i20 min14 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr5.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 2 differ
PowerNot publishedNot published
TorqueNot publishedNot published
0-100 km/h4.5s2.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed265 km/hBest in this comparison256 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 0 differ
LengthNot publishedNot published
WidthNot publishedNot published
HeightNot publishedNot published
WheelbaseNot publishedNot published
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Lotus Eletre
- +Pro: Lotus's first-ever SUV and first EV
- +Pro: Up to 900+ hp on the Eletre R
- +Pro: 265 km/h top speed
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹2.63Cr)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (600 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (18.7 kWh/100 km)
Lotus Emeya
- +Pro: 14-minute 10-80% DC fast charge
- +Pro: Up to 905hp on the range-topping R
- +Pro: 610 km range
- −Con: No clear weak spot against this group
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Eletre or Emeya?
The Emeya claims the most at 610 km, followed by the Eletre (600 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Emeya has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹2.41Cr — ₹21.63L less than the Eletre. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Emeya works out cheapest at ₹2.42Cr.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Emeya adds the most range — about 458 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 14 min). On a home AC charger the Emeya is quickest to full, at 5.5 hours.