Lotus' All-Electric Eletre SUV Has a Grill That 'Breathes'

com and our print magazine . Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, had a saying that sums up Lotus' entire 74-year history: “Simplify, then add lightness.” The essence of the perfect sports car was shared with that of the perfect racing car—and Lotus was a racing car manufacturer, first and foremost.

You can also see the tendency to subtract in the front center console, echoing the interior of the Eletre's sister Lotus EV, the much-delayedPhotograph: Lotus CarsPressing the lock or unlock button on the key fob cues what Lotus calls a “peacock moment,” when the Eletre gives off a visual flourish that exists purely for show.

It's the first production car to have retractable lidar sensors, which deploy when in use and retract when not needed. There's one at the top of the windshield, one at the top of the rear window, and one above each front fender. When they're retracted, you'd be hard-pressed to notice them, except for the gaps around the flush-fitting panels.There are two electric motors—one for each axle—that provide the Eletre with all-wheel drive.

It also promises to charge quickly. Given the use of a high-speed, 350-kW charging station, the Lotus will juice up to a 248-mile range in 20 minutes. During unlocking, the full-length taillight strip helpfully displays one of four colors to indicate battery charge status.Lotus claims that 95 percent of the car's functionality can be accessed by three or fewer taps on the centrally mounted, 15.1-inch OLED touchscreen.

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But can anyone actually afford it? I wanted an electric vehicle, but budget was my 1 requirement, so was priced out immediately.

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