LOTUS · LOTUS EMIRA · Cars
LOTUS EMIRA Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 508 LOTUS EMIRAs 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 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 86 (20.4%) 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 (508 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the EMIRA
The Lotus Emira (codenamed "Type 131") is a sports car manufactured by the British company Lotus Cars. It was originally intended to be the firm's final vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, however this plan has been canceled, and Lotus is now intending to manufacture plug-in hybrids.
LOTUS EMIRA — questions & answers
How many LOTUS EMIRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 508 LOTUS EMIRA were still registered in the UK — 481 licensed and on the road, plus 27 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EMIRA rare?
The LOTUS EMIRA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (508), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the LOTUS EMIRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LOTUS EMIRA on UK roads rose by 86 (20.4%).
What fuel do most LOTUS EMIRA use?
Most LOTUS EMIRA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LOTUS EMIRA peak?
The LOTUS EMIRA peaked at 508 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.