2024 Lotus Eletre Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
45
out of 100
C-
#163 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability67
25% of overall
Efficiency60
25% of overall
Economics27
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability67/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 40

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency60/100

EPA efficiency2.30 mi/kWh 28

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range315 mi 87

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed116 mi / 10 min 98

Peak 420 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics27/100

Energy cost per mile10.1¢/mi 28

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$599/yr 27

Against the Volvo XC60 (26 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$288/yr 25

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$20.87 / 100 mi 28

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
10.1¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,210
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$599/yr
Fast-charge speed
116 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$288
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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