Lotus’ rethink on EVs also means the lifecycle of the Emira sports car will be extended beyond 2030, which is good news for ...

Having debuted for the 2024 model year, the Emira is set to be the last internal-combustion car Lotus ever builds, and the brand is working to keep the ICE age engaging while it lasts.

Extended-range EVs are having their moment. And now Lotus is abandoning its strategy to become an all-electric brand by 2028 and shifting over to extended-range plug-in hybrid models starting in 2026.

Using the Lotus Eletre R as an example, five minutes of charging using this charger can add up to 88.5 miles or 142 kilometers of range. A 10% to 80% charge is said to take just 20 minutes.