On March 29, Lotus officially announced that its super SUV model, the all-new Lotus FOR ME, was grandly launched, with the first batch of deliveries commencing on March 30. The new car is offered in two configurations, the Standard Edition and the SE Special Edition, priced at 508,000 yuan and 558,000 yuan respectively. Starting from the day of release, consumers can place orders through the official Lotus App, the official website, and the official WeChat mini-program.
Lotus is simultaneously launching an exclusive limited-time first-order privilege: first-batch users who pay a deposit before June 30 will enjoy the exclusive privilege of a 20,000 yuan deposit directly offsetting 40,000 yuan of the final payment, and can additionally unlock a value-packed benefits package worth up to 45,000 yuan. For existing owners (covering Elise, Exige, and Evora models), if they repurchase the all-new Lotus For Me, they can enjoy an additional 20,000 yuan deduction on the final payment, which, when stacked with the first-order benefits, brings the maximum combined discount to 40,000 yuan. At the same time, the vehicle-use protection benefits for existing users have been comprehensively upgraded, with the original lifetime flash-charging benefit now supporting limited-time transfer to the new car, effectively helping to reduce vehicle-use expenses.
As the brand's first mass-produced model to feature the Luyiao super hybrid architecture, the Lotus For Me leverages all-scenario high performance to deeply expand the functional boundaries of the super SUV. Feng Qingfeng, CEO of Lotus Group, pointed out: "In the past, super SUVs always trapped users in a dilemma—pursuing ultimate performance meant having to give up daily convenience; yearning for poetry and distant places meant having to endure range anxiety. But when super SUVs incorporate super hybrid technology, users are freed from the constraints of scenario choices for the first time. The Lotus For Me not only inherits the surging DNA of a supercar, but also possesses the calm composure of everyday life."
Super Hybrid: Expanding the Boundaries of Super SUV Use with All-Scenario High Performance
The Lotus For Me is equipped for the first time with the Lotus Luyiao super hybrid architecture. This architecture is built around a 900V high-voltage platform and a 70kWh large-capacity battery, with a system combined output of up to 952 horsepower, achieving an outstanding 0-100km/h acceleration in just 3.3 seconds. More critically, under the harsh condition of only 10% battery remaining, its 0-100km/h acceleration can still remain stable at 3.5 seconds. This fully demonstrates that vehicle performance is decoupled from battery level, and driving confidence is unrelated to road conditions. Whether the battery is plentiful or in a depleted state, every acceleration displays full confidence.
Such outstanding performance comes from a battery with an ultra-high 11C discharge rate, capable of instantly unleashing tremendous power. At the same time, the 2.0T high-performance engine paired with a 150kW generator set allows the vehicle to add an extra 25 kWh of electricity per hour while cruising at a high speed of 120km/h, achieving the remarkable effect of "the more you drive, the more it charges." The new car's pure electric range is up to 420 kilometers, so daily commuting requires no worry about charging frequency, and the combined range exceeds 1,400 kilometers, greatly alleviating charging anxiety during long inter-provincial trips.
This excellent super hybrid system gives the high-performance SUV more comprehensive scenario adaptability: in actual tests conducted on the plateau at an altitude of 5,000 meters, it still achieved an astonishing 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds; in the scorching desert, the three-dimensional cooling system effectively avoids the "heat wall" dilemma, and the DPM dynamic performance management system, with precise regulation, builds a stable handling defense line for the vehicle in complex road conditions; in the face of extreme cold challenges, the battery thermal management system equipped by Lotus greatly optimizes low-temperature startup and power response efficiency. Even in the severe cold of minus 40 degrees, the battery can rapidly activate within 4 minutes and immediately recover at full power.
Lotus Driving Control: Returning All 952 Horsepower to the Driver
Uncontrolled surging power is worthless. In order to make this full-size SUV, which is 5.1 meters long, deliver a driving experience comparable to Lotus models, the Lotus For Me upholds almost ultimate persistence in vehicle lightweighting. Through lightweight measures such as an aviation-grade aluminum body and a semi-solid magnesium alloy rear motor housing, it successfully reduced the vehicle's weight by 500 kilograms, strongly ensuring agile handling and efficient braking. The lighter the body, the more nimble the cornering response, and the further shortened the braking distance, while also opening up broader room for precise chassis tuning.
In terms of chassis configuration, the Lotus For Me is equipped with dual-chamber air suspension, a dual-valve CCD electromagnetic damping system, a 48V active stabilizer bar, paired with Brembo six-piston calipers and Pirelli P Zero 5 LTS exclusive custom tires, precisely forming the "Lotus Chassis Master Five-Piece Set." With this system, the Lotus For Me displays distinctly different driving characteristics in different driving scenarios—during daily travel, comfort feels like riding on a magic carpet; while in cornering, body roll is controlled precisely to 2.7deg/g, making this large vehicle as steady as a rock.
However, the true essence of driving lies not only in elegantly and smoothly entering corners, but also in being able to safely avoid danger and come out unscathed in critical moments. The Lotus For Me precisely controls the 100-0km/h braking distance to 33.9 meters. Even after 12 consecutive full-force hard brakes, its performance still exceeds international standards. In addition, the 4-stage active variable rear wing equipped on the Lotus For Me instantly transforms into an "air brake" during emergency braking at 170km/h, capable of applying 120kg of downforce, helping to shorten the braking distance and further enhancing vehicle stability and braking efficiency in high-speed braking scenarios.
Aerodynamics is undoubtedly Lotus's core competitiveness. The Lotus For Me inherits the design essence of the ELETRE supercar, using a low-slung stance and highly tensioned air ducts to make every line precisely serve aerodynamic efficiency. The vehicle is equipped with 4 groups and 8 Race-Aero true through-flow ducts, cleverly using the Venturi effect to increase downforce, preventing ineffective loss of wind, and truly turning wind force into forward momentum. The fully hidden LiDAR design is ingenious, precisely popping out when needed and seamlessly closing when not, completely eliminating the protruding "horns" on the roof and achieving a perfect blend of intelligent technology and aesthetic design.
Intelligent Assisted Driving: Prioritizing Safety, Developed and Validated for the Global Market
On the track of assisted driving, the Lotus For Me demonstrates unmatched hardcore strength. The new car is built on Geely's Haohan H7 high-level assisted driving architecture, with the entire lineup equipped with NVIDIA Thor chips and 30 high-performance perception hardware units. Its AEB automatic emergency braking system can achieve a complete stop at a speed of 130km/h, building the final safety barrier for family travel at critical moments.
Based on diverse application scenarios in the global market, the Lotus For Me has laid out a more forward-looking high-standard framework for performance boundaries. In high-speed driving scenarios, the maximum set speed of its highway intelligent cruise function rises to 150km/h, greatly simplifying the cumbersome steps of frequent speed adjustment during long-distance driving and giving highway cruising a sense of ease and comfort. The urban navigation assist system covers practical functions such as smoothly entering left-turn waiting areas, flexibly avoiding non-motor vehicles, and unprotected left turns, comprehensively optimizing the assisted driving experience on complex urban roads. The remote parking function is even more thoughtful: users can leave the car in advance in narrow parking spaces and complete parking with one tap on their phone, bidding farewell to panic and awkwardness when parking.
In terms of building safety guarantees and compliance standards for the assisted driving system, Lotus For Me always strictly adheres to globally integrated regulations. With outstanding strength, Lotus won the distinction of becoming the world's second automaker to obtain European R171 certification. This milestone achievement fully proves that its assisted driving system has successfully passed rigorous international authoritative inspections in terms of safety performance, stability, and human-machine collaboration, thereby delivering a consistently reliable product and service experience to users across diverse global markets.
Design and Space: Fitting Responsibility, and Also Fitting Passion
The core essence of a supercar is by no means limited to styling alone; color is equally its soul. The Lotus For Me this time meticulously presents six life-filled car colors: Feihua Orange cleverly blends ground gold powder, shining like brilliant jewelry under sunlight, fully displaying a sharp edge that still blooms vibrantly even in extreme cold; Yunyou Qing inherits the charm of Song Dynasty Ru kiln ware, appearing like a lively work of art as light and shadow flow; Interstellar Black condenses the profound mystery of the vast starry sky; Yunwu White precisely recreates the classic color scheme of the legendary 1972 sports car Esprit; Solar Yellow and Galloway Green, as Lotus's classic color series, can only be perfectly interpreted by the graceful lines of a true supercar.
In terms of space, a body length of 5.1 meters paired with an ultra-long wheelbase of 3019mm creates a genuinely comfortable "large five-seat" layout. Rear legroom is abundant, allowing passengers to easily stretch their legs, and the backrest can also be adjusted over a wide range, letting long-distance passengers enjoy complete ease and comfort. Even with two child safety seats installed in the rear at the same time, the trunk can still easily accommodate two folding baby strollers and a full set of travel gear; if the adjacent seat is folded down, a 28-inch road bike can also be loaded without pressure. It perfectly balances the needs of family travel and the carrying demands of personal sports equipment.
This passion continues in the interior space. The Lotus For Me ingeniously integrates the subwoofer of the 23-speaker KEF audio system into the central tunnel, creating a more seamlessly integrated auditory feast. The 10-level adjustable PDLC intelligent panoramic roof paired with satin double-woven carbon fiber interior creates a serene and exclusive sanctuary tailored for the driver. The seats are carefully wrapped in premium leather, with a warm and delicate texture, making every trip a pleasant journey of enjoyment.
As the wave of electrification and diverse scenario-based mobility demands advance in parallel, the Lotus For Me presents a brand-new solution for high-performance SUV consumers with super hybrid technology, the brand's deep driving-control heritage, and more comprehensive space and comfort creation. It not only inherits Lotus's core philosophy of "built for drivers," but also breaks the limitation that high performance is only suitable for specific scenarios, leading Lotus to officially enter a new era of all-scenario coverage extending from the track to life.
