Lotus

Lotus remains devoted to lightweight agility and driver-focused performance, a tradition born from British racing. Models like the Elise and Exige prioritize minimal mass, forging a visceral connection between car and driver. Recently, the brand has ventured into electrification with the Evija hypercar, signaling a new chapter. Despite modern changes, Lotus preserves the core ethos of simplifying and adding lightness at every turn.

Lotus Info

Headquarters

🇬🇧 Hethel, United Kingdom

Since

1948

Vehicles sold in 2024

2,500 in the US

Top-selling model

Lotus Eletre

Motto

For The Drivers

Lotus Models

As of April 2025, Lotus offers 14 models for sale in the U.S. market across various categories, including electric vehicles (EVs), sedans, SUVs, trucks, and performance cars.

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