The 2027 Lotus Evija is a rolling argument against the idea that electric hypercars must be heavy. Lotus has packed a monstrous electric powertrain into a chassis that still worships lightness. Sadly, American enthusiasts will only experience it on a closed circuit.
2027 Lotus Evija Chases Lightweight Purity
Four electric motors, two per axle, combine for 2,012 horsepower and 1,257 lb-ft of torque. Lotus claims a curb weight near 4,200 pounds, which would make it the lightest EV hypercar in production. A single-speed automatic feeds everything to all four wheels, while torque vectoring keeps the rear end honest. Hammond’s Lotus Evija hypercar run at Hethel showed the same violence in action.
Hydraulic power steering delivers more feedback than almost every high-powered EV on sale. Carbon-ceramic brakes stop with astonishing authority and modulate beautifully under trail braking. Even so, the 2027 Lotus Evija feels most alive when the tarmac turns sharp and the chassis starts talking.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | Quad permanent-magnet AC electric motors, 87 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| 🐎Power Output | 2,012 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 1,257 lb-ft |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 1.8s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 217 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Single-Speed Direct-Drive / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $2,400,000 (est.) |
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Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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