Lotus has been noticed testing prototypes for its upcoming electrical sedan, a mannequin that can go by the identify Emeya and make its world debut tonight.

The sedan was initially referred to by its Kind 133 code identify and was first confirmed by Lotus in 2021 alongside three different EVs. They embrace the Eletre mid-size SUV that debuted final 12 months, a compact crossover code-named Kind 134, and a sports activities automobile code-named Kind 135.

The compact crossover is due in 2025 and the sports activities automobile in 2026. The sports activities automobile is anticipated to be a non secular successor to the Elise. It was initially being developed alongside an identical mannequin from France’s Alpine, however now the 2 vehicles will be developed independently.

Whereas Lotus has confirmed the Eletre on the market within the U.S. in 2024, the automaker hasn’t talked about the supply of any of the opposite fashions on this market, other than the Emira sports activities automobile, its final gas-powered automobile. If given the inexperienced mild for a U.S. launch, the Emeya will possible arrive in 2024 as a 2025 mannequin.

The Emeya contains a acquainted coupe-like form coupled with design parts borrowed from the Eletre, proper right down to the SUV’s triangular energetic shutters situated within the entrance fascia’s central consumption. Just like the Eletre, the Emeya additionally sports activities cameras as a substitute of conventional facet mirrors, although this selection might not be out there on autos bought within the U.S.

Underpinning the Emeya is probably going the identical Electrical Premium Structure devoted EV platform used for the Eletre. Within the SUV, the platform is teamed with as much as 905 hp and 112 kwh of battery capability, and helps dual-motor all-wheel drive, air suspension, and charging at 350 kw. Anticipate related attributes within the sedan.

Improvement of the Emeya, together with the Eletre and upcoming compact crossover, is being dealt with by Lotus Expertise, the division answerable for non-sports automobile fashions at Lotus. Lotus Expertise may even deal with manufacturing of the autos at a plant in Wuhan, China. The division in February stated it plans to go public by way of a SPAC deal with Nasdaq-listed L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp.