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LOTUS EMEYA Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 498 LOTUS EMEYAs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 361 (263.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (498 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the EMEYA
The Lotus Emeya is a battery electric executive car manufactured by the Chinese-owned British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars, with production beginning in 2024. Described by Lotus as a "hyper GT", it is a grand tourer with a five-door liftback body style. It was revealed on 7 September 2023 as the company's third electric vehicle - following the Eletre and the Evija - and second vehicle produced in China, after the aforementioned Eletre. The car is positioned by Lotus to compete with Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Audi e-tron GT.
LOTUS EMEYA — questions & answers
How many LOTUS EMEYA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 498 LOTUS EMEYA were still registered in the UK — 485 licensed and on the road, plus 13 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EMEYA rare?
The LOTUS EMEYA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (498), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the LOTUS EMEYA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LOTUS EMEYA on UK roads rose by 361 (263.5%).
What fuel do most LOTUS EMEYA use?
Most LOTUS EMEYA run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LOTUS EMEYA peak?
The LOTUS EMEYA peaked at 498 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q4.