LOTUS · LOTUS EMEYA · Cars
LOTUS EMEYA Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (356 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,408 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 2025 Q4, 356 LOTUS EMEYA were still registered in the UK — 340 licensed and on the road, plus 16 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 (356), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,408 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 325 (1048.4%).
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 356 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q4.