The 2027 Lotus Evija arrives without significant changes from prior years. This electric hypercar packs four motors producing 2012 horsepower and 1257 pound-feet of torque, with a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system and a curb weight of approximately 4200 pounds. Lotus claims it is the lightest EV hypercar to enter production.
The Evija accelerates to 60 mph in an estimated 1.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 217 mph. It uses an 87 kWh liquid-cooled battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes on a 350-kW charger, with a claimed driving range of 195 miles. Carbon-ceramic brakes and hydraulic power steering are standard.
The cabin seats two and forgoes traditional driver-assistance features entirely. A single digital display provides battery charge and range information. Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a smartphone app for remote monitoring are included. Dihedral doors provide access. No trunk or frunk exists, and storage is minimal.
The Evija competes against the Aston Martin Valhalla, Ferrari F80, and McLaren W1 in the hypercar segment. Unlike those rivals, the Evija is not street-legal in the United States and can only be driven on race tracks.
Lotus offers no particularly impressive limited or powertrain warranty and includes no complimentary scheduled maintenance.