Author's Summary
Lotus, the British brand under Geely, shifts from its full-electric plans by launching its debut plug-in hybrid in 2026, likely as an Eletre SUV variant with advanced tech for China and Europe. (148 characters)
Strategy Shift
The British Geely-owned Lotus originally planned a gradual exit from combustion engines. Yet, it won't go fully electric: CEO Qingfeng Feng confirmed the first plug-in hybrid debuts next year, probably in the Eletre SUV.
Launch Timeline
This PHEV enters China's market in Q1 2026, with Europe following in the second half. A preview event is set for January 2026 in China before sales kick off.
Key Specs
Like the electric Eletre, it uses a 900-volt system and hits 1,100 km combined range per China's CLTC cycle. The powertrain may draw from Geely's Horse Powertrain venture, featuring a 205 kW two-litre turbo four-cylinder (DHE20TDE), akin to Zeekr 9X. Top output could reach around 1,030 kW with three motors and 50/70 kWh batteries.
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