Lotus
Eletre
3/7 winsEx-showroom₹2.55–2.99Cr
On-road₹2.63Cr
EletrevsMaybach EQS SUV
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Maybach EQS SUV
4/7 winsEx-showroom₹2.25–2.65Cr
On-road₹2.32Cr
Get the Maybach EQS SUV — best overall, leading on price, range and acceleration. Pick the Eletre if efficiency matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Maybach EQS SUV
Maybach EQS SUV leads on price, range and acceleration. Eletre is the closest alternative, ahead on efficiency and range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
Eletre₹2.63Cr
Maybach EQS SUV₹2.32CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Eletre600 km
Maybach EQS SUV611 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Eletre18.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Maybach EQS SUV20.0 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
EletreNot published
Maybach EQS SUVNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Eletre20 minBest in this comparison
Maybach EQS SUV31 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EletreNot rated
Maybach EQS SUVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EletreMaybach EQS SUV
Claimed range
Eletre600km
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison611km
On-road priceDelhi
Eletre₹2.63Cr
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison₹2.32Cr
Batterygross
Eletre112kWh
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison122kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EletreBest in this comparison20min
Maybach EQS SUV31min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Eletre4.5s
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison4.4s
Power
EletreNot published
Maybach EQS SUV484kW
Boot space
EletreNot published
Maybach EQS SUVNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EletreNot rated
Maybach EQS SUVNot 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 3Maybach EQS SUV 2Tie / no winner 3
Value
Maybach EQS SUV
₹2.32Cr — ₹30.90L less on-road than the Eletre.
Range · too close to call
Maybach EQS SUV & Eletre
Within 2% of each other: Maybach EQS SUV 611 km vs Eletre 600 km.
Efficiency
Eletre
18.7 kWh/100 km — 1.3 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Maybach EQS SUV.
Performance
Maybach EQS SUV
4.4 s — 0.1 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Eletre.
DC fast charging
Eletre
315 km — 108 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Maybach EQS SUV.
Home charging
Eletre
9 h — 1 h faster to a full AC charge than the Maybach EQS SUV.
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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Maybach EQS SUV
Eletre 32%Maybach EQS SUV 68%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹2.32Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹2.33Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 611 km
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
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison428–489km
Maybach EQS SUV should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EletreBest in this comparison315km / 15 min
Maybach EQS SUV207km / 15 min
Eletre 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
EletreBest in this comparison67km / hour
Maybach EQS SUV61km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Eletre soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EletreBest in this comparison₹1.75/km
Maybach EQS SUV₹1.88/km
Eletre 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
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison₹37,944
You pay the least for each km of range with the Maybach EQS SUV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EletreNot published
Maybach EQS SUVNot 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
Maybach EQS SUV
₹2.33Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingMaybach EQS SUV is cheapest to own — ₹30,81,198 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
Maybach EQS SUVBest in this comparison₹3,89,517Loan ₹1,85,46,800 · interest ₹48,24,239
The Maybach EQS SUV costs ₹51,917 less a month than the Eletre.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EletreBest in this comparison₹2,106₹1.75/km
Maybach EQS SUV₹2,252₹1.88/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹74,653 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Eletre | Maybach EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2,55,00,000 | ₹2,25,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹7,65,000 | ₹6,75,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹2,62,73,500 | ₹2,31,83,500 |
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.
EletreMaybach EQS SUV
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Full specifications
Every published number.
EletreMaybach EQS SUV
SpecificationEletreMaybach EQS SUV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi112 kWh (gross)122 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei600 km611 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi18.7 kWh/100km20.0 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i20 minBest in this comparison31 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hrBest in this comparison10 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
PowerNot published484 kW
TorqueNot published955 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.5s4.4sBest in this comparison
Top Speed265 km/hBest in this comparison210 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedAWD
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: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.5 s)
Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
- +Pro: First-ever electric Maybach
- +Pro: 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen
- +Pro: 649hp / 950Nm
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (20.0 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (31 min)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (10 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Eletre or Maybach EQS SUV?
The Maybach EQS SUV claims the most at 611 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 Maybach EQS SUV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹2.32Cr — ₹30.90L less than the Eletre. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Maybach EQS SUV works out cheapest at ₹2.33Cr.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Eletre adds the most range — about 315 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 20 min). On a home AC charger the Eletre is quickest to full, at 9 hours.