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Electric Lotus Envya Sedan Spied Testing with Slippery Bodywork

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Electric Lotus Envya Sedan Spied TestingBrian Williams - Car and Driver
  • Following the Evija hypercar and Eletre SUV, we've spotted the third EV from Lotus testing in the Arctic Circle.

  • The sedan—internally called Type 133 but expected to wear the Envya nameplate—features smooth, aerodynamic bodywork similar to the Eletre.

  • The Envya will likely be revealed sometime this year, but it probably won't arrive in the U.S. until the 2025 model year.

Lotus, known for lightweight track toys, is going all-electric. Four new models—including the 2024 Eletre SUV revealed last year—are due by 2028, and new spy photos give us our first look at the brand's upcoming sedan, codenamed Type 133. Likely to be revealed later this year, the slinky four-door will continue Lotus' convention of names starting with "E," with trademark filings suggesting it will be dubbed Envya or Etude. We expect it to wear the former moniker.

2025 lotus envya spied
Brian Williams - Car and Driver

Spotted testing in the Arctic Circle, the Envya shows off slippery bodywork and curvy details. A split headlight design echoes the look of the Eletre, with a full-width element beneath two fierce "eyebrows" that will serve as daytime running lights.