# Lotus Eletre X hybrid SUV launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lotus-eletre-x-hybrid-suv-launch
> Updated: 2026-10-24T07:03:07.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Lotus has introduced the Eletre X, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid Hyper-SUV, built on a proprietary X-Hybrid platform. The vehicle utilizes a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine to act as a range extender for a 70 kWh battery, offering a total range of up to 1,200 km. The high-performance H1000 variant is capable of 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds.

This launch marks a strategic shift for the Geely-owned manufacturer, moving away from a previous ‘Electric first’ policy. The decision follows a decline in the German market for the fully electric Eletre model, which saw sales decrease by nearly 12 percent compared to the previous year.

## Claims

- Lotus is introducing its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Eletre X. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Eletre X marks a departure from Lotus's ‘Electric first’ strategy. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The internal combustion engine in the Eletre X engages only when speeds exceed 85 km/h. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Lotus is a subsidiary of the Geely Group. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Lotus sold 226 fully electric Eletre vehicles in Germany since the start of the year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sales of the electric Eletre in Germany decreased by approximately 12 percent compared to the previous year. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Luxury automakers Ferrari, Bentley, and Jaguar launch electric models

Luxury brands Ferrari, Bentley, and Jaguar are launching new electric models, including the Ferrari Luce, as they pivot toward the ultra-luxury BEV market.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lotus-introduces-eletre-x-plug-in-hybrid-suv

### 2026-10-22: Lotus unveils Eletre X hybrid Hyper-SUV

Lotus debuts the Eletre X, a plug-in hybrid Hyper-SUV featuring the X-Hybrid platform, up to 952 CV, and a 1,200 km total range.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lotus-unveils-eletre-x-hybrid-hyper-suv

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