--- title: "Lotus Emeya Sedan Will Be a ‘Hyper-GT’ Rival for Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S" description: "The Emeya sedan will be Lotus's next big electric vehicle after the Eletre SUV, and is poised to take on Porsche and Tesla." date: "2023-08-29" modified: "2023-08-29" authors: - name: "James Gilboy" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/lotus-emeya-will-be-a-hyper-gt-rival-for-porsche-taycan-tesla-model-s" categories: - "Lotus News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Lotus" - "Supercar" --- # Lotus Emeya Sedan Will Be a ‘Hyper-GT’ Rival for Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S ![Lotus Emeya teaser in low light]() *\Lotus\* Lotus has confirmed the name of its next major EV, and it's called Emeya. The "fully electric hyper-GT" will be a sedan that's expected to take on the [Porsche Taycan]() and [Tesla Model S](), though [Lotus]()'s first foray into mass-produced EVs gives us reason to be wary of its new four-door. The name was confirmed Tuesday in a teaser, which also offered a fuzzy glimpse at the company's second mass-produced EV. By brightening up the teaser photos, we can make out a Kammback-style rear end that encircles a full-width taillight in an oblong convex panel. These pictures, as well as spy footage of a [Nürburgring]() test, indicate that the Emeya will use camera pods in some markets instead of side mirrors, likely to reduce drag. The video also shows a grille that the teaser images hide in shadow, though many of the body contours remain concealed by camouflage. The official reveal will take place on September 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZLD12InCIM Developed under the working name Type 133, the Emeya will be based on the same platform as the Eletre SUV according to [*Car Magazine*](). It's expected to go on sale in 2024 and use an 800-volt electrical architecture for high efficiency and fast recharging. A 112 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery could provide the sedan range in excess of 400 miles. Its main rivals will likely be the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, and, to a lesser degree, the [Mercedes-Benz EQE](). However, the reception of Lotus's first mass-produced EV, the Eletre SUV, gives reason to add caution to our optimism for the next electric Lotus. [The Lotus crossover doesn't have a clear sense of identity](), which is admittedly secondary to profitability in a cash cow. Even so, the Emeya can't afford to make that mistake if it's supposed to hold up against pressure from Porsche (or Tesla), especially if [Lotus]() hopes to follow through on its goal of selling hundreds of thousands of cars per year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsbg-_oRDwA *Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach them here: james@thedrive.com* ## Author James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids." ### Author social links [Instagram]()