PLUS: Toyota bZ3, Lucid chargers, and Volvo EX90 interior tech.
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Electric Lotus Eletre R Promises 905 HP The world received its first look at the Lotus Eletre SUV back in the spring, but it wasn't until this week that Lotus revealed many crucial details about the electric SUV, including how much it will cost.
"It is the first of a new breed of pure electric SUVs," the automaker said. "It takes the core principles and Lotus DNA from almost 75 years of sports car design and engineering, evolving them into a desirable all-new lifestyle car for the next generation of Lotus customers."
Slated to be offered in three trim levels, each version will be powered by a 112-kWh battery. While the base version and the S trim will both produce 603 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque, the range-topping R trim will offer just over 900 hp.
It's safe to say this will be a new kind of Lotus in more ways than one.
And as futuristic as the exterior appears, there will be plenty of tech packed into the cabin as well, powered by Lotus Hyper OS. A 15.1-inch full High-Definition OLED will occupy the center stack—also something we're not used to seeing in Lotus cabins.
Read on to find out how much each version will cost, and when you can expect to see these stateside.
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Toyota bZ3 Revealed as Corolla-Sized EV Sedan Toyota has finally unveiled the upcoming bZ3 sedan, taking the wraps off its second model in the bZ lineup of EVs. Positioned close in size to the Corolla, the upcoming bZ3 promises 372 miles in the CLTC cycle—quite ambitious for its footprint—and will be powered by a lithium-ion LFP battery that uses lithium iron phosphate. The sedan was developed in collaboration with Toyota's joint ventures with China's BYD and FAW automakers. "Toyota bZ3 uses the e-TNGA vehicle platform to achieve more pleasant driving, including more responsive performance, with a low center of gravity and excellent handling stability," the automaker notes. Toyota also aimed to develop a battery that would still maintain a 90% capacity even after 10 years of charge and discharge cycles. Does this sedan sound like something the US market could use at the moment? For now, Toyota plans to build and sell the bZ3 solely in China. But it's difficult to picture other major markets not receiving an electric Toyota sedan with these specs. After all, Toyota is one of the few remaining major players in this size segment when it comes to gas-engined models and hybrids. Read on to find out more about the bZ3. |
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Volvo EX90 Dash Design Revealed Ahead of Debut With the Volvo EX90 due to unveiled in a just a couple of weeks, the automaker has shared the first official glimpse of the electric SUV's cabin, revealing the evolution of its interior design and technology in the EV era. And perhaps unsurprisingly, the dash is dominated by a large, vertical infotainment touchscreen—a direction in which Volvo was already going with its latest vehicles. In fact, there won't be many traditional buttons inside at all.
Volvo has also made a number of other changes in preparation for the rollout of its Level 3 driver-assist system, which will enable eyes-off, hands-off driving when circumstances permit. "For more driving-focused information, such as directions, current speed and range info, there's a second, smaller screen right behind the steering wheel," the automaker notes. "This is also where the car contextualizes the change from one mode to another, making sure you know what to expect from the car—and what the car expects from you."
Read on to find out what else to expect from the interior of the EX90.
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