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Lotus · 2026BEVBattery Electric
Emeya
An electric grand tourer — Lotus' answer to the Taycan
The Lotus Emeya is listed in the UAE at AED 438,000-560,000 and is available in KSA: a 102 kWh pack with 610 km WLTP, 603 hp, 0-100 in 4.2 s, and 350 kW charging on 800 V.
- 470
- PLANNED KM
- 603
- HP
- 4.2s
- 0-100
- 350
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
Source: Lotus official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Bahrain
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Confirmed markets
UAE
AGMC
Saudi Arabia
Wallan Trading Company
Through members' eyes
Lotus Emeya, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 610 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 470 km
- Power
- 603 HP
- Torque
- TBA
- 0-100 km/h
- 4.2 s
- Top Speed
- TBA
- Battery Capacity
- 102 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 350 kW
- AC Charging
- 22 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
WLTP
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 44,700 BHDto ≈ 57,200 BHD
≈ EstimatedUpdated August 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 610 km WLTP — longer-legged than most European rivals
- 350 kW charging makes Gulf road trips practical
Watch out for
- Lotus' network is smaller than Porsche's or Mercedes'
- Regional resale unproven
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Lotus Emeya
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Lotus Emeya in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
22 kW
~ 5 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
350 kW
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 3.124 BHD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →What would your week with Emeya look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for Bahrain; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 98.9 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 2
- Estimated time plugged in
- 14.1 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- BHD 0.593
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 470 km; battery: 102 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
66
/ 100
Heat range35%66
Charging25%100
Value20%0
Dealer support20%90
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
66
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
338–418 km
Typically ~402 km — that's 66% of the 610 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
102 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h393 km64% of the official figure — 249 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer316 kmHeat Score 66/100 — Strong
A full charge at home≈ 5 hOn a 22 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
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Official agent in your market
Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.
- Agent in Bahrain
- Adamas Motor Group
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Manama
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
Lotus Emeya discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Lotus news
Available in
Gulf countries where Emeya is currently available
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
Where to buy the Emeya
Lotus dealers in Bahrain — with official links.
- Adamas Motor GroupOfficialEletreEmeyaManamaOfficial site
How it stacks up
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Lotus Emeya vs its rivals
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- 470 km
- DC PEAK
- 350 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.2 s
- POWER
- 603 hp
- GULF PRICE
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- 530 km
- DC PEAK
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- 700 km
- DC PEAK
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