Lotus does not sell the 2026 Eletre in the United States.
Lotus America President and CEO cites the US’s tariffs on imported Chinese-made cars as a major reason.
Lotus will only sell the Emira in the US for the 2027 model year.
Lotus doesn't have a huge lineup, with the only car it sells in America being the Emira sports car (which we love). That lineup is even smaller than it should be given that the British automaker doesn't sell the 2026 Eletre electric SUV in the United States. But there’s a reason.
In an interview with MotorTrend, Massimiliano Trantini, President and CEO of Lotus Americas, revealed that the automaker was ready to bring the SUV to the US. But then the tariffs kicked in, forcing the company to reconsider. The company had planned to offer it here.
