Lotus had exposed the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. This concept showcases new developments in plug-in, range-extended electric propulsion, new electronic technologies to develop driver involvement, the adaptability of the Lotus Versatile Vehicle Architecture that underpins the Evora 414E Hybrid & a new roof system & interior concept from Lotus Design.
For the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, Lotus Engineering has developed a drivetrain system consisting of twin motors each limited to providing 152 kW of power & 400 Nm of torque to each wheel via free, single speed, reduction transmissions integrated into a single housing, enabling torque vectoring dynamic control of the vehicle.
Additional range is provided by the Lotus Range Extender engine, an optimized 1.2 liter, 3 cylinder engines, providing 35 kW of power at 3,500 rpm via the integrated electrical generator. It is having the latest Lithium Polymer battery chemistry with over 100 kW discharge capability. The battery pack offers 17 kWH energy storage capacity. All the operation & management of the range extender engine, the power management of the batteries & motor control are controlled by Lotus’ electronic control units & software systems.