Evija
Lotus | 2021–Present
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Production Run
130
Factory Price
~£1.7–2.0m / ~$2.1–2.4m (period)
Car Type
Electric
Available
Variants:
Evija road hypercar (this record, 130). Separate: Evija X.
Programme timeline
Evija
Announced
Jul 2019
Start of production
TBC
First deliveries
TBC
Overview
Lotus Evija — all-electric British hypercar unveiled 16 July 2019 as the world's most powerful production car claim at launch (~2,000 PS). Quad-motor AWD, Hethel-built carbon structure, production limited to 130. Evija X one-off track special is a separate published record — do not overwrite.
Key Specifications
Engine
Quad-motor EV; ~70 kWh battery; AWD; carbon structure
Power Output
~2,000 PS (~1,972–2,011 bhp class at unveil)
Top Speed
200+ mph / 320+ km/h (claimed)
0-60 mph
0–100 km/h under 3 s (target at unveil)
Legacy & Impact
The Evija is the most powerful production car ever made, showcasing Lotus's engineering prowess in the electric era.
Key Personnel
Russell Carr
Head of Design, Lotus
Phil Popham
CEO, Lotus
Technical Details
- Power Output
- Quad-motor EV ~2,000 PS; ~70 kWh; AWD; production 130.
Gallery
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC)
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