Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya costs RM841,000 less than the Porsche Panamera while delivering 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time against 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1 seconds. Its 102 kWh battery brings a claimed 610 km range, plus 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC charging. The Panamera counters with a 272 km/h top speed, five doors, split-folding rear seats and more front-seat comfort equipment. For a Malaysian buyer, the Emeya’s RM1,440 annual road tax is also RM425 lower.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want far stronger acceleration, 610 km EV range and a RM841,000 saving over the Panamera.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you need five-door access, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and heated, ventilated front seats with memory settings.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Power and torque: Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm; Panamera 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Emeya 4.15 seconds and 250 km/h; Panamera 5.1 seconds and 272 km/h.
- Length and wheelbase: Emeya 5,139 mm and 3,069 mm; Panamera 5,052 mm and 2,950 mm.
- Doors and boot space: Emeya four doors and 509 litres; Panamera five doors and 494 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty and annual road tax: Emeya five years/150,000 km and RM1,440; Panamera four years/100,000 km and RM1,865.
Emeya
- 603 hp and 710 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds.
- 102 kWh battery, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty plus eight-year/200,000 km battery coverage.
- 250 km/h top speed trails the Panamera’s 272 km/h.
- Fixed rear seats lack the Panamera’s 40:20:40 split-folding function.
- No panoramic roof, front-seat heating/ventilation or auto parking.
Panamera
- 272 km/h top speed.
- Five doors and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Front-seat memory, heating and ventilation, plus auto parking.
- RM1,300,000 price is RM841,000 higher.
- 348 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.1-second sprint trail the Emeya.
- Four-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter, while annual road tax is RM425 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 610 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | PDK |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 494 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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.
Used Emeya & Panamera for sale
Emeya vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Porsche Panamera better?
The Lotus Emeya is the stronger buy for performance, EV range and cost, with 603 hp and 610 km versus the Panamera’s 348 hp petrol drivetrain. Choose the Panamera only if its five-door body, folding rear seats and front-seat ventilation matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM841,000 more than the Lotus Emeya: RM1,300,000 versus RM459,000.
Which one has lower annual road tax in Malaysia?
The Lotus Emeya has lower annual road tax at RM1,440, compared with RM1,865 for the Porsche Panamera. That is a RM425 yearly difference.
