- Lotus commits to developing its own
range of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions as part of journey to
becoming all-electric by 2028
- Next-generation
charging solutions developed by Lotus have been designed to increase
confidence in charging infrastructure and accelerate electrification
adoption
- Lotus’ new charging offerings are
available today in China and expected to be rolled out in majority of
European countries and Middle East in Q2 2024
London, UK – 28 November 2023 Lotus has launched today its own electric vehicle (EV)
charging solutions including an ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger, power cabinet and
a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at once.
Charging anxiety remains one of the main barriers
to electric vehicle adoption, with nearly 80% of the public citing the lack of
charging infrastructure as a primary reason for not buying an EV in a survey
conducted by the Energy Policy Institute. With Lotus’ charging capabilities, the company is providing consumers
with reliability and confidence wherever they are driving.
The new suite of EV charging solutions designed for
businesses includes:
- Liquid-Cooled All-in-One DC Charger: a
new charger, which offers ultra-fast charging of up to 450 kW. For
example, with the Lotus Eletre R, it can add up to 88.5 miles or 142 km of
range with approximately 5 minutes of charge making it one of the most
competitive electric vehicle chargers. A 10% to 80% charge can be achieved
in just 20 minutes with a range extension of 74 miles or 120 kilometres
from a 5-minute charge when using a 350 kW Rapid Charger.
- Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet: a modular
power cabinet that is suited for spaces that require high energy
in order to increase efficiency and minimise charging time, such as
motorway rest stops. It offers market-leading power output capabilities of
up to 480 kW.
- Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit: a charging terminal,
which when used with the Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet, can charge up to
four vehicles at once. The unit has a maximum current output of 600 Amp,
which ensures it is able to meet the needs of all electric vehicle
drivers. For instance, if they need a short top-up whilst on the go, or
fast-charge for long distance drives, Lotus’ new offering provides them
with a convenient solution.
Lotus is using liquid-cooled technologies
throughout its suite of commercial charging solutions to make it easier and quicker
for EV drivers to charge their vehicles.
Lotus’ fast-charging solutions have already been
deployed in China and are expected to roll out across the majority of European
countries and Middle East in Q2 2024. Further market availability will be
announced in due course.
As charging infrastructure improves over time,
Lotus is ensuring its customers are equipped by providing a 450 kW solution.
Lotus has futureproofed its charging offering, which is expected to be the next
step forward in fast charging when the infrastructure becomes readily
available. Lotus customers will be able to easily upgrade to this power output
without additional hardware costs once in-market service providers rollout grid
upgrades.
Mike Johnstone, Chief Commercial Officer at Lotus
Group, said: “Over the past six years, Lotus has been investing in the
technology and infrastructure to accelerate the transition to electrification.
We want to make it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle and with our
latest offerings, Lotus is able to provide customers with the confidence to
access easy, fast, and efficient charging.”
Alan Wang, Vice-President of Lotus Technology and
CEO at Lotus Flash Charge, said: “As more governments are increasing investment
into electrification in their journey to net-zero, the demand for a reliable
electric vehicle charging infrastructure has never been higher than before.
Lotus has developed best-in-class fast charging solutions to deliver a quick
and reliable charging experience to meet customer needs.”
In 2018, Lotus announced its Vision80 strategy and
plans to transform the brand from a British sports car maker to an all-electric
global luxury technology brand by 2028. As part of this transition, the company
is committed to developing its own range of EV charging solutions.
The company launched its first electric hyper-SUV
Eletre in 2022, with customer deliveries across UK, Europe and China taking
place this year. Lotus recently launched Emeya, its next-generation electric
hyper-GT, in early September 2023.
Both vehicles integrate hardware, software, and
cloud capabilities to develop a full stack of intelligent driving technologies.
They also include HD cameras, radar, and high-precision mapping capabilities to
allow the vehicles to precisely perceive their environment in a stereoscopic
display, providing a smooth drive even in extreme conditions. Lotus will
continue to expand its range of premium electric vehicles, as the company looks
to scale in this growing market.
Lotus has seen a huge demand for its products, with
an orderbook of over 19,000 vehicles for its Emira sports car and Eletre
hyper-SUV. The company has ramped up production this year, having had a
record-breaking first half of 2023, and expects the full year to surpass all
previous years.
Source: Lotus.
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