14:32 21-07-2026

Lotus Emeya 900: production EV beats modified Tesla’s Sepang lap by over 7 seconds

Lotus Emeya 900 lapped Sepang in 2:20.317, beating the previous EV benchmark set by a modified Tesla Model 3 Performance by 7.473 seconds.

A gap of 7.473 seconds separates the Lotus Emeya R+ from the previous publicly known EV lap time at Sepang Circuit. Driver Daniel Lu completed the 5.543 km lap in 2:20.317, reaching a top speed of 248.8 km/h. The R+ variant is now called Emeya 900.

Lotus calls the result a new benchmark for electric vehicles, though the claim needs some context. The previous mark of 2:27.790 was set by a modified Tesla Model 3 Performance, while the Emeya is described as a standard production car. This isn’t a comparison between two vehicles prepared to the same class or spec. The run was organized by Lotus and a local distributor, and the release doesn’t cite an independent record-keeping body.

The dual-motor Emeya 900 produces 675 kW, or 905 hp, and 985 Nm of torque. All-wheel drive and a two-speed transmission take it to 100 km/h in around 2.8 seconds, with a top speed of 256 km/h. A 102 kWh battery supports charging at up to 420 kW.

In the UK, the Emeya 900 starts at £129,990, according to 32CARS.RU.

A fast lap shows what the powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis and brakes can do in a single attack. The release doesn’t mention tires, starting charge level, battery temperature, or pace across repeated laps. Those numbers determine whether an owner could match the peak result again without overheating or a sharp drop in power.

Before heading to a track in a car like this, it’s worth checking tire pressure and condition, brake fluid level, remaining pad thickness and cool-down procedures after a session. The record answers the question of the Emeya’s outright pace; wear costs and consistency over a long run of laps would need a separate test.