Lotus Technology begins delivery of Eletre luxury electric SUV

NEW YORK,March 30,2023 -- Today,Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"),a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker,successfully completed its first delivery of Eletre,its first fully electric hyper SUV. Lotus Tech hosted a delivery ceremony at the Shanghai International Circuit F1 track to celebrate the occasion,in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Lotus brand.

: Lotus Tech successfully completed the first delivery of Eletre,its first fully electric hyper SUV.

Eletre integrates Lotus's 75 years of racing heritage and engineering expertise into a luxury lifestyle vehicle. In addition to superior aerodynamics and design,it features innovative technologies including fully embedded L4-ready hardware with the world's first deployable LiDAR system. It is powered by Lotus's proprietary 800-volt Electrical Performance Architecture,delivering a sportscar-like experience and enabling Lotus Tech's 420-kilowatt supercharging solution. As of January 31,2023,Lotus had received more than 5,000 Eletre orders worldwide.

The first Eletre delivery marks a key milestone in Lotus's transformation into an advanced,fully electric,intelligent,and sustainable luxury mobility provider ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2028. The company is now rolling out further deliveries across China,and will begin delivery in the UK and EU later this year. Planning is also underway for future delivery to the U.S. and rest of the world,leveraging the brand's global network.

Mr. Qingfeng Feng,Chief Executive Officer of Lotus Tech,commented,"Eletre is a crucial part of our plan to transform Lotus into a truly global electric car brand. We are a pioneer in the decarbonization of luxury automobiles,and the delivery of Eletre has demonstrated our capability to lead the energy transition and steer the industry towards a more sustainable future."

About Lotus Technology

Lotus Technology Inc.,headquartered in Wuhan,China,has operations across China,the UK,and the EU. The Company is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles including SUVs and sedans with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies such as electrification,digitalisation and more.

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