New Delhi: Lotus has introduced a plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre SUV in China, called the ‘Lotus for Me’. This comes a year after the company stepped back from its earlier goal of selling only electric cars by 2028. The Eletre PHEV will be shown to the public in January and is expected to go on sale in global markets in early 2026.

The hybrid version comes with a new engine–battery setup that gives it much stronger performance than before. Range and charging times have also improved, thanks to a larger battery and faster charging support. Lotus says the SUV will be quick on the road while still offering decent electric-only driving for daily use.

Powertrain and performance

The hybrid Eletre uses a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine along with a 70kWh battery. The batte

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