LOTUS · LOTUS ELETRE · Cars
LOTUS ELETRE Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,636 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 519 (24.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,636).
Rarer than 25% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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.
LOTUS ELETRE — questions & answers
How many LOTUS ELETRE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,636 LOTUS ELETRE were still registered in the UK — 2,610 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS ELETRE rare?
The LOTUS ELETRE is uncommon, with 2,636 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,429 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 519 (24.5%).
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 2,636 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.