LOTUS · LOTUS EMIRA · Cars
LOTUS EMIRA Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,787 LOTUS EMIRAs 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 2022 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 161 (9.9%) 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 (1,787).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,429 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 Q1, 1,787 LOTUS EMIRA were still registered in the UK — 1,643 licensed and on the road, plus 144 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EMIRA rare?
The LOTUS EMIRA is uncommon, with 1,787 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,429 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 161 (9.9%).
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 1,787 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q3.