Lotus Expands into Luxury Electric-Sedan Market with 2025 Cortina
Lotus, the well-known sports-car specialist, will be entering the luxury electric-sedan market with an upcoming four-door model, the 2025 Cortina. Expected to rival other sporty EV sedans like the Audi e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan, the Cortina will offer an electric powertrain with enough power to hit 60 mph in the 3.0-second range. As a brand with a pedigree for phenomenal chassis tuning, Lotus is set to deliver handling that will make the Cortina seriously fun to drive.
Since we previously speculated that the sedan would wear the name Envya, Lotus has confirmed that it will definitely not. Our latest intel suggests the model may be called Cortina. The forthcoming four-door EV will have a stylish appearance, but little information has been released about its interior. We will update this story with details when they become available.
The Cortina is set to be an all-new model for Lotus when it reaches production, likely as a 2025 model. It will sit alongside the electric Eletre crossover in what will be a fresh lineup for Lotus, a brand known for going many years without new product.
We’re assuming the Cortina will be offered in a similar range of trims as the Eletre SUV, with an entry-level base model, a sportier S variant, and a performance-oriented R version. If the Cortina has the same powertrain as the Eletre, the R model could come with as much as 906 horsepower.
Pricing for the 2025 Cortina has yet to be announced, but we expect it to be competitive in the luxury electric-sedan market. The slinky sedan will need to offer a driving range of at least 250 miles per charge to be considered a contender.
As more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with details about the EV motor, power, and performance, range, charging, and battery life, fuel economy and real-world MPGe, interior, comfort, and cargo, infotainment and connectivity, as well as safety and driver-assistance features, warranty, and maintenance coverage.
In conclusion, Lotus is expanding its range with the 2025 Cortina – a luxury electric-sedan that aims to compete with the best in the market. With no doubt, it will continue to offer high performance, exceptional handling, and stunning designs that the company has been known for throughout its history.
