If you want to say that the most popular TV series recently, it must be "Flowers". Wong Kar-wai uses his unique light and shadow lenses to restore the great era of Shanghai's rapid development in the early 90s under the wave of reform. From the changes of the times to the blossoming of flowers, the audience who has experienced that time seems to be able to see their own shadow in the lens.
However, time flies, time never goes backwards, the torrent of the times will only blindly run forward, how to break through the wind and waves in the magnificent years, seize the opportunity of the times, this is not only the answer that individuals want to pursue, but also the thinking that an enterprise must face if it wants to be evergreen.
Coincidentally, today's automotive industry is undergoing a major change unprecedented in a century, and a technological revolution characterized by electrification and intelligence is constantly reshaping the pattern of the automotive industry. As a supercar brand with a 75-year sports car history, Lotus quickly understood the great changes of this new generation, and after successively launching the pure electric supercar Evija and the pure electric supercar SUV Eletre, it once again brought a million-level pure electric supercar sedan - Emeya.
Coincidentally, the name emeya is derived from the Hassaniya Arabic language, which means "blossoming like a dream". As Mao Jingbo, President of Lotus China, said: "This is a name that is very characteristic of the essence of Chinese local culture and the characteristics of the times. EMEYA Blossom interprets the true meaning of luxury in the era of electrification and intelligence. ”
So, in the face of a new chapter in the era of electric vehicles, can Lotus stand at the forefront and continue to describe the legend of "born on the track, riding the wind to win the championship"? In the test drive of the Lotus Emeya Blossom, we seem to have found the answer.
It's a tram, and it's a Lotus supercar
Some people say that when a sports car has no engine sound, then the sports car has no soul? Could it be that the soul of a sports car is just to listen to a "sound"?
The charm of a sports car is not only the roar of the engine, but also the thrill of speed, the pure handling of the edge of the limit, and the crazy and cool pull design that attracts countless heads of heads. And if you use these as a reference standard for sports cars, then there is no doubt that the Lotus Emeya is a qualified and excellent sports car.
The Lotus Emeya is based on an 800V EPA all-electric high-performance architecture. It is powered by dual motors with a maximum horsepower of 905 hp and a maximum torque of 985 Nm, and an acceleration rate of only 2 per centIn 78 seconds, it can be achieved from 0 to 200 km h in 9 seconds. On the highway, Emeya Fanhua perfectly demonstrated its excellent acceleration performance, strong power reserve support, even in the second half of the acceleration, there will be no power attenuation.
The speed is there, but how to keep such a powerful performance within the "controllable range" of an ordinary car owner, or even a novice driver, then the vehicle itself needs to have more powerful handling performance. First, there is stable braking performance, Lotus gives Emeya Fanhua 6-piston brake calipers as standard, and 10-piston carbon ceramic brakes are also optional, and 100-piston braking only takes 32m.
The second is strong chassis stability. As Lotus' first supercar electric car, the chassis tuning of the Emeya was carried out by Lotus Engineering Director G**AN. This "big guy" has an extraordinary sensitivity to car tuning, and was once invited by the world-famous racing column Top Gear to design the track.
Under his leadership, Lotus Emeya has brought Lotus's world-first 6D intelligent chassis, aluminum front and rear multi-link suspension, dual-chamber air suspension system, CDC continuous damping adjustable shock absorbers, Lotus intelligent dynamic control system, and rear-wheel steering technology to the extreme.
The third is to use the "wind". When a vehicle is moving, the vast majority of resistance comes from the friction between the vehicle and the air. A lower drag coefficient means that the frictional resistance from the air is smaller, and the frictional resistance is smaller, and the vehicle will be faster and more stable. Not only that, but the wind resistance is smaller, which can bring lower noise and longer battery life. It is estimated that every decrease is 0With the drag coefficient of 01cd, the range can be about 10km more. This is very important for an all-electric supercar, where low wind resistance is no different.
If you want lower wind resistance, you must learn how to "ride the wind". In this regard, EMEYA has adopted a number of aerodynamic designs. For example, there are four sets of Race-Aero air ducts in the whole body, which not only improves aerodynamics, but also dissipates heat for the braking system, effectively improving the stability of the body on the highway.
For example, under the front lip of the vehicle, a lotus-shaped grille is designed that automatically closes when the vehicle is driving at low speeds, reducing wind resistance. When the vehicle is driving at high speeds, it will automatically turn on to dissipate heat and improve braking performance. At the rear, for example, the Emeya is equipped with a large floating double-layer rear wing, which can be closed at low speeds to provide the lowest drag, and can switch between three gears at high speeds, providing a maximum of 215 kg of downforce, so as to bring more stable handling. All these designs make emeya blossom not only achieve 021 ultra-low wind resistance, and a very explosive wind design.
It is precisely because of the strong power performance, outstanding handling, and excellent drag coefficient that Emeya Fanhua has super driving performance. In October 2023, Emeya Fanhua broke the two records of the fastest mass-produced electric vehicle and the fastest four-door sedan in Zhejiang with a time of 1:35.728. And when you actually drive Emeya through the winding mountain roads, you can clearly perceive that Emeya Blossom provides unparalleled acceleration pleasure while also providing confidence in driving stability.
It is a supercar, and it is also an elegant and intelligent substitute for transportation
What makes a sports car daunting is not only its **, but also its almost no comfort ride at all. However, after actually experiencing the Lotus Emeya, we got the answer: this is a supercar, and it is also an elegant and intelligent transportation tool.
First of all, although it is a supercar, the size of the Emeya flower is large enough, the length, width and height are 5139 2005 1459 mm, and the wheelbase is 3069 mm, which exceeds many C-class models, and the excellent size not only brings it a spacious riding space, but the four-door and four-seat design can also meet the travel needs of many people.
While having ample riding space, in terms of luxury configuration, EMEYA has reached the level of a million-level luxury car. The Emeya Floral cabin is fully clad in semi-aniline leather, Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre to create a luxurious tone.
In terms of seats, the front and rear seats of the Emeya Fanhua are equipped with sports independent seats, and the width of the lumbar can also be electrically adjusted, so that the seat tightly wraps the driver. In addition, the front and rear are equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions to bring a more comfortable riding experience.
EMEYA Fanhua is also equipped with an audio system created by KEF, a British national treasure audio brand, with 23 speakers and a maximum power of 2160W, bringing users the ultimate audio experience. In addition, 50W wireless charging, 64-color ambient lighting, inductive electric doors, 10-zone intelligent canopy and other rich configurations make Emeya flowers truly luxurious.
As a pure electric supercar, EMEYA Fanhua keeps up with the needs of the times and gives it a super high intelligent experience. It is equipped with 34 smart sensors, including the industry's largest number of 4 lidars, 4 millimeter-wave radars, 12 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars. It is equipped with dual NVIDIA Drive Orin intelligent cockpit chips, and is equipped with two functions of high-speed road assist and full-scene parking assist as standard.
Among them, the high-speed road assist also supports ACC adaptive cruise + lane centering + lever lane change function, and full-scene parking includes automatic parking and remote control parking. These intelligent features make the Emeya Flower a safer and more convenient travel experience than traditional sports cars.
Write at the end
In the face of the new era of electrification, Lotus Emeya not only maintains the ultimate driving control of the original intention, but also shows the new answer to Lotus in the face of the changes in the automotive era, which is also the "change" and "unchanged" of redefining the "pure electric supercar"!
As Mao Jingbo said: "What Lotus wants to do is to build the first brand in the market segment - the first pure electric luxury brand in the electric era." The 'Sino-British twin engine' drive has made Lotus not only love driving, but also become a more adaptable and global changemaker in China. ”