Lotus Launches its own Range of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

Lotus has launched its own electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, including an ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at once. The brand says it's been developed to increase confidence in charging infrastructure and accelerate electrification adoption.

Lotus is using liquid-cooled technologies throughout its suite of commercial charging solutions to make it easier and quicker for EV drivers to charge their vehicles.

The EV charging solutions is designed for businesses and includes a Liquid-Cooled All-in-One DC Charger, which is a charger that offers ultra-fast charging of up to 450 kW.

For example, with the Lotus Eletre R, it can add up to 88.5 miles or 142 km of range can be achieved in approximately 5 minutes of charge.

A 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in just 20 minutes with a range extension of 74 miles or 120 kilometres from a 5-minute charge when using a 350 kW Rapid Charger.

Lotus’ fast-charging solutions have already been deployed in China, and are expected to roll out across the majority of European countries and Middle East in Q2 2024.

Further market availability will be announced in due course.

The company launched its first electric hyper-SUV Eletre in 2022, with customer deliveries across UK, Europe and China taking place in 2023.

Mike Johnstone, Chief Commercial Officer at Lotus Group, says: “Over the past six years, Lotus has been investing in the technology and infrastructure to accelerate the transition to electrification. We want to make it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle and with our latest offerings, Lotus is able to provide customers with the confidence to access easy, fast, and efficient charging.” 

Alan Wang, Vice-President of Lotus Technology and CEO at Lotus Flash Charge, adds: “As more governments are increasing investment into electrification in their journey to net-zero, the demand for a reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure has never been higher than before. Lotus has developed best-in-class fast charging solutions to deliver a quick and reliable charging experience to meet customer needs.” 

Lotus plans to transform the brand to an all-electric global luxury technology brand by 2028.