Lotus Evija: The Electric Hypercar That Sets a New Standard for Performance

A new standard for what a production car can achieve has been set by the Lotus Evija.

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Producing a combined output of 1,972 horsepower and 1,253 lb-ft of torque, the Evija is powered by four electric motors.

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Evija possesses the capability to go from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds and has a top speed of over 200mph.

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Thanks to its 70-kWh battery pack, a range of over 250 miles on a single charge is boasted by the Evija.

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Through the combination of a carbon fiber Monique chassis and carbon body parts, the car’s light weight is achieved.

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With a price tag of $2.1 million, the Lotus Evija is one of the most expensive cars on the market.

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Despite its high price, the entire production run of 130 cars has already been sold out by Lotus.

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Thanks to its impressive power figures, the Evija is the most powerful production car in the world, with an output of 2,011 BHP and 1,703 Nm.

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Evija can achieve acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in under 3 seconds and from 0 to 299 kmph in less than 9 seconds.

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The Lotus claims that the top speed of the Evija is restricted to 349 km/h.

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