The Lotus Emeya has beaten its own record as one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles (EVs) – using the public charging network.
The test was completed independently by Lotus Alghanim in Kuwait and used Lotus’s ultra-fast 450kW DC charger. The car was able to maximize nearly the full capacity of the charger, reaching a peak charging power of 443kW, enabling it to charge from 10% to 80% in 13 minutes 35 seconds. This was achieved in extreme heat conditions in the region.
Emeya features a cell-to-pack battery structure, which means that 20% more cells can be packaged in the same space compared with a standard module architecture. It also uses a cooling system architecture that is designed to improve the thermal performance and efficiency of the battery.
The car has an 800V charging system, which is designed to deliver rapid charging and greater efficiency for drivers, no matter the charger they are using.
With a WLTC energy consumption down to 18.7kWh/100km, Emeya delivers up to 310km of range in 10 minutes. Additionally, the Emeya 2026 model year features a WTLP range of up to 610km.
Lotus has begun rolling out its ultra-fast 450kW DC charger in Europe, starting in Germany and followed by other European markets in the near future.
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