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Lotus Emeya vs Porsche Taycan
At a glance
In this comparison, Lotus Emeya leads on charging speed, while the Porsche Taycan leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Lotus Emeya if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Porsche Taycan if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Porsche Taycan leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Lotus
5
Porsche
5.3
Too close to call
Motorway RangePorsche
Lotus
6.3
Porsche
7.1
FamilyPorsche
Lotus
4.1
Porsche
6.6
ChargingLotus
Lotus
9.2
Porsche
7.2
Cost Per MilePorsche
Lotus
3.2
Porsche
5.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Lotus Emeya
600
- £3,210 cheaper
- 102 litres more boot space
- 133 kW faster rapid charging
- 130 kW more power
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £84,990 (better) | £88,200 |
| Official range | 379 miles (better) | 367 miles |
| Boot space | 509 L (better) | 407 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 18 min |
| 0-62 mph | 4.2 sec (better) | 4.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Lotus Emeya
Porsche Taycan
Length
Lotus Emeya5,139mm
Porsche Taycan4,963mm-176mm
Width
Lotus Emeya2,005mm
Porsche Taycan1,966mm-39mm
Height
Lotus Emeya1,459mm
Porsche Taycan1,379mm-80mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,139 mm | 4,963 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,005 mm | 1,966 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,241 mm | 2,144 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 395 mm spare | 434 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 509 L (better) | 407 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1388 L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 84 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Lotus Emeya
- At 5,139 mm, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 403 kW, faster than 100% of saloon EVs in our catalogue.
- Boot space of 509 L is bigger than 80% of saloon EVs we track.
Porsche Taycan
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Lotus Emeya 600 |  Porsche Taycan Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.14m | 4.96m-176mm |
| Width | 2.00m | 1.97m-39mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.24m | 2.14m-97mm |
| Height | 1.46m | 1.38m-80mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.07m | 2.90m-169mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 509L (better) | 407L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1388L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 84L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.7m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,555kg | 2,090kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 102kWh (better) | 89kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 379 mi (better) | 367 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 403kW (better) | 270kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £84,990 (better) | £88,200 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
* Lotus Emeya: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 379 miles (better) | 367 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 316 miles (better) | 306 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 18 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 403 kW (better) | 270 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 98.9 kWh (better) | 82 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.2 sec (better) | 4.7 sec |
| Power | 450 kW (better) | 320 kW |
| Torque | 710 Nm (better) | 410 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Lotus Emeya
600
8.2/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
Porsche Taycan
Taycan
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Lotus Emeya
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Lotus Emeya 600
Lotus Emeya 600
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Porsche Taycan Taycan
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Lotus Emeya600 | Porsche TaycanTaycan |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Lotus Emeya
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Porsche Taycan
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Porsche Taycan worth the extra £3,210 over the Lotus Emeya?
The Porsche Taycan costs £3,210 more than the Lotus Emeya. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Lotus Emeya is not just cheaper - it also offers 133 kW faster peak rapid charging, 102 litres more boot space and 130 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Porsche Taycan comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Lotus Emeya or the Porsche Taycan?
The Lotus Emeya is £3,210 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Lotus Emeya comes out roughly £3,130 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Lotus Emeya and Porsche Taycan like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 316 miles for the Lotus Emeya and 306 miles for the Porsche Taycan - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Lotus Emeya or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 39 mm narrower than the Lotus Emeya. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 434 mm of total clearance for the Porsche Taycan and about 395 mm of total clearance for the Lotus Emeya.
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Data accuracy
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