Lotus Evija: 2000bhp EV shows off drive modes in new video

Lotus has released a new film revealing further details of the upcoming Evija hypercar, ahead of customer deliveries beginning next year.

The video, released to coincide with the Evija’s appearance at UK motor show   Salon Priv?, shows the extreme EV being driven at speed on the company’s Hethel test track and gives us our best look yet at its interior features.

In the footage, director of vehicle attributes Gavan Kershaw explains the Evija’s five driving modes: Range, City, Tour, Sport and Track.  

Range and City modes restrict maximum power to around 1000bhp and 590lb ft, with the car defaulting to rear-wheel drive, and City adjusting the level of regenerative braking for a smoother low-speed ride.  

Tour mode sees power raised to 1400bhp, and the all-wheel drive system allowing torque vectoring when required. In this mode, the car is still able to activate its nose lift at speeds of up to 30mph. Sport raises the limit further to around 1700bhp and 1254lb ft, with stability control systems engaged to increase traction levels.  

Only Track mode boosts power to the maximum 1923bhp, with the highest level of torque-vectoring and drag reduction system (DRS) available to the driver.

In-car cameras provide a glimpse at the car’s cockpit and the battery pack located directly behind the passenger seats. The all-digital instrument binnacle is shown displaying widgets that detail downforce, tyre pressures, energy consumption or lap times, with a control panel in the centre console allowing the driver to toggle through the different screens.

The car is shown with a near-production interior, with some aspects yet to be finalised, but the footage does give a closer look at the rear-view video monitor used in place of a traditional mirror and motorsport-inspired rectangular steering wheel, complete with dials for adjusting drive modes.

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