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Lotus Emeya vs Tesla Model 3

The Lotus Emeya leads on cargo space and 0⁠–⁠60 mph.

Lotus Emeya

Sedan

EMEYA R

from CHF 149,865

checked Aug 16, 2026 · lotuscars.com

76/100#56 of 281 · Everyday
Tesla Model 3

Sedan

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD

1 of 13 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jun 11, 2026

77/100#17 of 80 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Lotus EmeyaLotus EmeyaModel 3Tesla Model 3
  • Range
    301 miWLTP
    363 miEPA

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    15 cu ft
    +3 cu ft· 20%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    4.9 s
    2.2 s faster· 45%
  • AC charging
    - best on this row
    +11 kW· 91%
  • Top speed
    159 mph - best on this row
    +34 mph· 27%
  • Torque
    - best on this row
    +549 lb-ft· 310%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecLotus EmeyaTesla Model 3
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)no data363 mi
Range (WLTP)301 mino data
Range (CLTC)no dataversion: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese
Efficiency lower is better34.4 kWh/100 miWLTP24.6 kWh/100 miEPA
Batteryversion: Long Range, RWD
Battery (gross)no data
Charging
Fast-charge peakversion: Emeya 900250 kW
10–80% charge lower is betterversion: 900 Sport Carbonversion: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data11.7 h
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better2.8 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row4.9 s
Power450 / 675 kW
Torque - best on this row
Top speed159 mph - best on this row
Driveversion: 900 SPORTRWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row15 cu ft
Front trunkversion: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Seats55
Length185.8 in
Width82.2 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase113.2 in
Ground clearance
Weightno data3,759 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistryNMC
Equipment
Heat pumpversion: 600version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

Which one suits you?

Pick the Tesla Model 3 if

  • Higher overall score (provisional)
  • Stronger on range

Score by category

out of 100

Lotus EmeyaTesla Model 3
  • Range

    75- Different test cycles - not compared.99
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Lotus Emeya

No US price yet

from CHF 149,865

checked Aug 16, 2026 · lotuscars.com

Prices in 2 markets

Tesla Model 3

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date

fueleconomy.gov
Prices in 4 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Lotus Emeya
301 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Tesla Model 3
363 miEPA
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Lotus Emeya
version: 900 Sport Carbon
Tesla Model 3
version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

Fast-charge peak

Lotus Emeya
version: Emeya 900
Tesla Model 3
250 kW

Where next

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 35 sources

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