The 2024 Lotus Cortina is a new model that will be the first electric version of the Cortina, the legendary compact car from the British automaker. The Lotus Cortina is design to be a retro, sporty, and fun vehicle that appeals to customers who want a classic car with modern technology. The Lotus Cortina features a faithful design that is inspired by the original Cortina that was produced from 1962 to 1982. New Lotus Cortina is powered by an electric motor and a battery pack that can deliver up to 200 horsepower and over 200 miles of range. In this blog post, we will focus on the range, battery and charge time of the 2024 Lotus Cortina, as well as its performance and efficiency. We will also compare it with some of its rivals in the segment and see what makes it stand out.
The 2024 Lotus Cortina will be part of Lotus’s vision to create a clean and sustainable future for mobility. New Lotus Cortina will join other electric models from Lotus, such as the Evija, the Emira, and the Type 131. The Lotus Cortina will be available in the UK market, as well as other global markets such as Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Lotus Cortina will be one of the first models to showcase Lotus’s new reservation program, which allows customers to secure their vehicle with a refundable fee.
What is the range of the 2024 Lotus Cortina?
The range of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will depend on the battery pack and configuration that the customer chooses. According to Lotus, the Lotus Cortina will have an estimated range of over 200 miles on a single charge for the base model. This is based on the WLTP cycle, which is more optimistic than the EPA cycle used in the US. Therefore, the actual range in other markets may vary depending on different testing methods.
Based on this estimate, we can calculate that the Lotus Cortina will have an estimated combined fuel economy rating of over 100 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent), assuming a full charge of electricity (33.7 kWh). However, these numbers may change depending on various factors such as driving conditions, habits and options.
The range of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will also benefit from its lightweight design that reduces drag and improves efficiency. The vehicle will feature a sleek and aerodynamic body that optimizes airflow around and under the car. The vehicle will also feature LED headlights and taillights, a rear spoiler, and alloy wheels.
What is the battery of the 2024 Lotus Cortina?
The battery of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will be a lithium-ion battery pack that will be located under the floor of the vehicle. The battery pack will have a modular design that can accommodate different capacities and configurations. The base battery pack will have a capacity of about 40 kWh for the base model. The battery pack will also have an advanced thermal management system that will ensure optimal performance and durability.
The battery pack of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will be supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering, a British company that is among the leading battery manufacturers in the world. Williams Advanced Engineering has also supplied batteries for other electric vehicles such as Jaguar I-Pace, Aston Martin Rapide E, Nissan Blade Glider.
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What is the charge time of the 2024 Lotus Cortina?
The charge time of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will depend on the type and power of the charger that is used. According to Lotus, both battery packs will be able to charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes using a fast DC charger with up to 100 kW of power. These numbers are based on ideal conditions and may vary depending on various factors such as temperature, state of charge, and charger availability.
The Lotus Cortina will also be able to charge using AC chargers with different power levels. The vehicle will have an onboard charger with up to 7 kW of power for AC charging. Using a Level 2 home or public AC charger with up to 7 kW of power, both battery packs will be able to charge from empty to full in about six hours for the base model. Using a Level 1 basic home AC charger with less than 2 kW of power, both battery packs will take much longer to charge.
How does the Lotus Cortina EV compare with its rivals?
The 2024 Lotus Cortina faces some competition in the electric compact car segment, where there are some models such as Mini Electric, Honda E, Fiat 500e, and Volkswagen ID.3. However, the Lotus Cortina has some advantages that make it stand out from the crowd.
One of them is its price, which is based on its retro and sporty design that offers a unique appeal and nostalgia. The Lotus Cortina will have a starting price of £40,000 before any incentives for the base model. The price for the other options and accessories has not been announced yet, but we can expect them to be reasonable depending on various factors such as equipment, configuration, market conditions, tax incentives, and production costs.
Another advantage of the Lotus Cortina is its performance, which is based on its electric motor and battery pack that deliver a high level of power and torque. The Lotus Cortina will feature a rear-wheel drive system that provides a dynamic and agile driving experience. The Lotus Cortina will also feature a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers, larger brakes with regenerative braking, and a variable steering system with three modes (Normal, Sport, and Track).
What are the features and options of the Upcoming Lotus Cortina?
The features and options of the 2024 Lotus Cortina will be similar to those offered by other Lotus models, but with some differences and additions. The new Lotus Cortina will offer several trim levels, including Base, Sport, and Track¹. Each trim level will have different equipment and price levels.
Some of the features and options that will be available for the Lotus Cortina are:
- A 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an all-new customized user interface
- A wireless charging pad
- A head-up display
- A digital instrument cluster
- A premium sound system
- LED headlights and taillights
- A rear spoiler
- New 16-inch wheels for the base model, new 17-inch wheels for the sport model, and new 18-inch wheels for the track model
- A rear-wheel drive system with torque vectoring
- A sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers
- Larger brakes with regenerative braking
- A variable steering system with three modes (Normal, Sport, and Track)
- A choice of eight exterior colors
- A spacious and retro interior
- Leather seats with contrast stitching and Lotus logos
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- A heated steering wheel
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keep assist
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Parking sensors
- A rearview camera
How much does the 2024 Lotus Cortina cost?
The pricing for the 2024 Lotus Cortina has been announced as £40,000 before any incentives for the base model. The pricing for the other trim levels has not been announced yet, but we can expect them to be lower depending on various factors such as equipment, configuration, market conditions, tax incentives, and production costs.
For comparison, some of the rivals of the Lotus Cortina have the following starting prices in the UK market:
- Mini Electric: £26,000
- Honda E: £27,160
- Fiat 500e: £20,495
- Volkswagen ID.3: £28,370
When will the 2024 Lotus Cortina be available?
The release date of the 2024 Lotus Cortina has not been confirmed yet by Lotus, but it is expected to be sometime in late 2023 or early 2024 for the first deliveries in the UK market. The new Lotus Cortina will be available in other global markets such as Europe, Asia, and Australia shortly after. The new Lotus Cortina will be one of the first models to showcase Lotus’s new reservation program.
