Car Buyer's Guide

Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE vs Eletre 600 Sport SE

Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE

Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE

Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE

Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE

Verdict

At RM569,000, the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE costs RM80,000 less yet retains the same 603 hp, 710 Nm dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, 112 kWh battery and 600 km range as the Sport SE. Both also manage 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and accept up to 350 kW DC charging. The Sport SE’s extra money buys ventilated, massaging front seats and power doors, not extra pace or range. For most Malaysian buyers, the GT SE is the rational pick; choose the Sport SE only if those daily-use comforts matter greatly.

Eletre 600 GT SE

Pick the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE if you want identical 603 hp performance and 600 km range while saving RM80,000.

Eletre 600 Sport SE

Pick the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE if ventilated, massaging front seats and power doors justify the RM80,000 premium for you.

Key differences

  • Price: RM569,000 vs RM649,000.
  • Front-seat ventilation: not fitted vs fitted.
  • Front-seat massage function: not fitted vs fitted.
  • Power doors: not fitted vs fitted.

Eletre 600 GT SE

  • RM80,000 lower purchase price.
  • Same 603 hp and 710 Nm dual-motor AWD system.
  • Same 112 kWh battery and 600 km range.
  • No front-seat ventilation or massage function.
  • No power doors.

Eletre 600 Sport SE

  • Ventilated front seats.
  • Massaging front seats.
  • Power doors.
  • Costs RM80,000 more with the same 603 hp, 710 Nm and 600 km range.
Price & overview
PriceRM569,000RM649,000
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentExecutiveExecutive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,440RM1,440
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors22
Motor Horsepower603 hp603 hp
Motor Torque710 Nm710 Nm
Battery Capacity112 kWh112 kWh
EV Range600 km600 km
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)350 kW350 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.5 seconds4.5 seconds
Top Speed258 km/h258 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,103 mm5,103 mm
Width2,135 mm2,135 mm
Height1,630 mm1,630 mm
Wheelbase3,019 mm3,019 mm
Weight2,490 kg2,490 kg
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space688 litres688 litres
Front Tyre275/40R22275/40R22
Rear Tyre315/35R22315/35R22
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport EVMichelin Pilot Sport EV
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys
Rear Wheels22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys22" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear DoorsElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on two rear passenger seatsAvailable on two rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED with Dynamic IndicatorsProjector LED with Dynamic Indicators
TaillampsFull LED with Dynamic IndicatorsFull LED with Dynamic Indicators
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation and Massaging
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofPanoramic Glass RoofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot OpeningRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround ViewYes, with Surround View
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorYes
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty8-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.

Eletre 600 GT SE vs Eletre 600 Sport SE FAQ

Is the Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 GT SE or Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE better?

The GT SE is the better buy because it matches the Sport SE’s dual-motor output, 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Sport SE is better only for buyers who place a high value on its ventilated massaging seats and power doors.

What is the price difference?

The Lotus Eletre Eletre 600 Sport SE costs RM80,000 more than the GT SE: RM649,000 versus RM569,000.

Do the GT SE and Sport SE have different performance or range?

No. Both have two electric motors producing 603 hp and 710 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 112 kWh battery, 600 km range, 350 kW DC charging and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds.

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