Lotus has formally introduced Evora 414E hybrid at the 2010 Geneva auto show. The Lotus Evora 414E hybrid is so named because it has a power output of 414 hp. It’s also efficient, high performance hybrid sports car.
The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid uses two electric motors driving each of the rear wheels (at 204 hp each) independently via single speed gear, integrated into a common transmission housing, thus enabling torque vectoring for stability control of the vehicle. On pure electricity, the car will zoom around for 35 miles. After those 35 miles, the Lotus Range Extender engine kicks in offering a total driving range of 300 miles or 480 kilometers. Additional range is provided by the Lotus Range Extender engine, an optimised 85-kilo 1.2-liter 3-cylinder that puts out 47hp engine, its only purpose is to charge the motors (meaning it never directly drives the vehicle). The drivetrain is designed to combine astonishing performance with efficient, low emissions driving. When the batteries need to be charged, it’ll be an overnight process. As for performance, Lotus claims that the Evora 414E Hybrid can sprint from standstill to 60mph in less than 4.0 seconds. For the car’s exterior look, Lotus Design has put together a unique copper-tinted paint scheme to evoke the idea of “electrical systems.”
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