Lotus EmeyaWhat does it cost to run?
Charging mostly at home, the Lotus Emeya Emeya costs about $14.29 a week in Tasmania and $21.80 in South Australia for 250 km of driving. A full charge of its 102 kWh battery costs $25.30 to $42.74 at home.
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What would it cost you?
Fine-tune the numbers
Lotus Emeya charging costs by state
Per week assumes 250 km with 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state in green. *Per year assumes 15,000 km, all home charging.
Lotus Emeya Emeya
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $34.58 | $18.29 | $992 |
| Victoria | $28.97 | $15.87 | $831 |
| Queensland | $28.56 | $15.70 | $819 |
| South Australia | $42.74 | $21.80 | $1,226 |
| WA | $33.97 | $18.02 | $974 |
| Tasmania | $25.30 | $14.29 | $725 |
| ACT | $37.74 | $19.65 | $1,082 |
| NT | $30.70 | $16.62 | $880 |
Lotus Emeya Emeya R
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $34.58 | $20.63 | $1,119 |
| Victoria | $28.97 | $17.91 | $937 |
| Queensland | $28.56 | $17.71 | $924 |
| South Australia | $42.74 | $24.59 | $1,383 |
| WA | $33.97 | $20.33 | $1,099 |
| Tasmania | $25.30 | $16.13 | $818 |
| ACT | $37.74 | $22.17 | $1,221 |
| NT | $30.70 | $18.75 | $993 |
Price, range and charging times
Charging times are from empty to full and approximate.
| Variant | Price | Battery | Claimed range | Full charge, home wall charger | Full charge, power point | Max fast charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeya | $189,990 + on-roads | 102 kWh | 600 km | 15 hours | 42 hours | 400 kW |
| Emeya R | $259,990 + on-roads | 102 kWh | 484 km | 15 hours | 42 hours | 400 kW |
Performance
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeya | 4.15 s | 450 kW | 710 Nm | AWD |
| Emeya R | 2.87 s | 675 kW | 985 Nm | AWD |
Maker's claimed figures.
What a Lotus Emeya costs to own over 5 years
250 km a week in NSW, mostly charged at home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, averaging about $600 a visit (estimate, as pricing for this model is not yet published). Warranty: 5 yrs / 150,000 km.
| Variant | On the road* | Home charger | Charging / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeya | $193,990 | $2,000 | $951 | $600 | $1,114 | $209,316 |
| Emeya R | $263,990 | $2,000 | $1,073 | $600 | $1,114 | $279,925 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year, finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Before you buy: three things that change the cost
Where you'll charge
Charging at home is roughly half the price of public fast chargers, and overnight off-peak plans can be cheaper again. Without a garage or driveway you'll rely on public chargers, which narrows the saving over petrol. Most owners pay an electrician to fit a wall charger for faster home charging.
How far you really go on a charge
Claimed ranges come from a lab test. Expect noticeably less on the highway at 110 km/h, with the air-con running or when towing. Choose a car whose range comfortably covers your longest regular trip.
The novated lease tax break ends for some cars
Eligible EVs bought through a novated lease are currently exempt from fringe benefits tax. From 1 April 2027 the full exemption only applies to EVs valued at $75,000 or less, so most cars on this site still qualify. Leases already in place keep their current treatment.
Common questions
How much is a Lotus Emeya in Australia?
The Lotus Emeya starts from $189,990 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much does a Lotus Emeya cost to run each week?
Charging mostly at home and driving 250 km a week, the Lotus Emeya Emeya costs about $14.29 in Tasmania to $21.80 in South Australia, using 2026–27 default electricity prices.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Lotus Emeya?
A full charge of the 102 kWh battery costs about $25.30 to $42.74 at home, depending on your state, or about $71.40 at a public fast charger.
How long does a Lotus Emeya take to charge at home?
About 15 hours from empty on a 7 kW home wall charger, or about 42 hours from a normal power point. Most owners top up overnight rather than charging from empty.
How far can a Lotus Emeya go on a charge?
Claimed range is up to 600 km on the WLTP test. Expect less at highway speeds or with the air-con on.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
Printed from EV Pick · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer.