Recently, the appearance patent of Lotus Type 132 has been released on an Australian intellectual property platform. The new car is positioned as a pure electric SUV and will make its debut in China on March 29th.
From the patent drawings, the exterior design of the new car is tough and aggressive, and some elements of Emira sports car can be seen. The split-type headlights are integrated with the air intake, and the trapezoidal grille looks very fierce.
The side of the new car is very sleek, the slim camera is used as the rearview mirror, and the hidden door handle is not absent. The new car’s aerodynamic coefficient is worth looking forward to. There is a protruding “horn” on the front head of the car. According to the official preheat video, an elevating laser radar will be placed here.
The rear design is relatively plump, and the two protruding rear wings above enhance the sporty atmosphere. The taillights adopt the current popular through-type design.
In terms of power, the new car is expected to use an 800V high-voltage charging system, with a maximum charging power of up to 350 kW, and the battery capacity can reach 90 to 120 kWh. The maximum power may exceed 1000 horsepower, and the acceleration from 0-96 km/h is expected to enter within 3 seconds.
Type 132 is Lotus’ first product based on the EPA architecture. According to the official plan, the four-door electric sports sedan Type 133 will be launched in 2023, and the electric sports car developed in collaboration with Alpine will be built at the Hethel Factory in the UK in 2026.
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