Lotus Group Reports 39% YoY Global Sales Growth in H1 2026, Unveils Pre-Prices for New Models

Lotus Group recently released its financial results for the first half of 2026. The data shows that global deliveries increased by 39% year-over-year; total revenue reached $268 million, up 23% year-over-year; and gross margin stood at 10%. By region, deliveries in China rose by 60% year-over-year, deliveries in the Americas grew by 45%, and deliveries in other regions surged by 164%. The plug-in hybrid model FOR ME has emerged as the brand’s sales leader. Currently, three variants are on sale, priced between RMB 508,000 and RMB 638,000. The FOR ME carries over the design language of the all-electric ELETRE, with dimensions of 5,103 mm in length, 2,019 mm in width, 1,636 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3,019 mm. Powering the vehicle is a plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine and dual electric motors, built on a 900V architecture. The system delivers a total output of 952 horsepower, enabling a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 3.3 seconds (3.5 seconds in low-battery conditions). It offers a CLTC combined range of 1,416 km, including 420 km of pure electric range. Additionally, the Lotus ELETRE/EMEYA 900 GOLD and EMIRA 420 Sport will officially launch on August 31. Pre-sales for the ELETRE/EMEYA 900 GOLD have already begun, with starting pre-sale prices of RMB 928,000 and RMB 918,000 respectively. Both models come equipped with a high-performance core handling package. The EMIRA 420 Sport features a lightweight handling kit that reduces weight by 25 kg while increasing downforce by 25 kg, boosting maximum output to 420 horsepower.