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LOTUS ELETRE Uncommon

As of 2026 Q2, 2,846 LOTUS ELETREs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 675 (31.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

LOTUS ELETRE car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
2,846
2,828 licensed18 SORN
▲ 675 (+31.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 2,846 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2023 Q3

Survivors over time

0 712 1,423 2,135 2,846 2023 Q32025 Q12026 Q2

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,846).

Rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 2,846 on the road today
Electric 100%Hybrid 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the ELETRE

The Lotus Eletre is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars. It was revealed on 29 March 2022 as the company's first production SUV and its first vehicle produced in China.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

LOTUS ELETRE — questions & answers

How many LOTUS ELETRE are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 2,846 LOTUS ELETRE were still registered in the UK — 2,828 licensed and on the road, plus 18 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the LOTUS ELETRE rare?

The LOTUS ELETRE is uncommon, with 2,846 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the LOTUS ELETRE increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of LOTUS ELETRE on UK roads rose by 675 (31.1%).

What fuel do most LOTUS ELETRE use?

Most LOTUS ELETRE run on electric — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.

When did the LOTUS ELETRE peak?

The LOTUS ELETRE peaked at 2,846 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.

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