Verdict
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000 to the Toyota Vellfire’s RM448,000, a RM51,000 stretch that brings 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 112 kWh battery rated for 600 km. It is vastly quicker on paper, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, and its 688-litre boot beats the Vellfire’s 510 litres. But the Toyota seats seven, uses a 180 hp 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder and is the more natural choice for chauffeur-style family carrying, helped by powered sliding doors and ottoman middle-row seats.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if five seats are enough and you want 603 hp EV pace, 600 km range and a larger 688-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and ottoman captain’s chairs for regular passenger duty.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm; Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Powertrain: Eletre has two electric motors, 112 kWh battery and AWD; Vellfire has a 2,494 cc petrol inline-four and FWD.
- Seating and boot: Eletre has 5 seats and 688 litres; Vellfire has 7 seats and 510 litres.
- Dimensions: Eletre is 5,103 mm long and 2,135 mm wide; Vellfire is 5,005 mm long and 1,850 mm wide.
- Road tax: Eletre RM1,440 per year; Vellfire RM835 per year.
Eletre
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two electric motors
- 600 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging
- 688-litre boot and 10 airbags
- Five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven
- RM51,000 higher purchase price and RM605 higher annual road tax
- No powered sliding doors or ottoman middle-row seats
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs
- Powered sliding doors with soft-close function
- Lower RM835 annual road tax
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the Eletre’s 603 hp and 710 Nm
- 510-litre boot is 178 litres smaller
- No head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Eletre vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Eletre is better for electric performance, carrying five people and luggage, with 603 hp and a 688-litre boot. The Vellfire is better for seven-seat passenger transport, thanks to its powered sliding doors and ottoman captain’s chairs.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM51,000 more than the Toyota Vellfire. That gap buys a 603 hp dual-motor AWD electric drivetrain, 112 kWh battery, 600 km rated range, 350 kW DC charging and a head-up display.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Toyota Vellfire is more practical for a large family because it has seven seats, a power-adjustable ottoman middle row, a 50:50 fold-up last row and powered sliding doors. The Eletre has five seats, despite its larger 688-litre boot.
