Lotus, the renowned British automobile manufacturer, made waves at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show by unveiling the world’s first-ever mass-produced “flash charging robot” which they had developed independently. They launched it alongside the Lotus Eletra Electric SUV. According to reports, the robot charging system can deliver up to 500 kilowatts of power, making it one of the most potent fast-charging devices available on the market today. The charging head can be inserted into the charging port of the vehicle automatically, thanks to the robot arm, without requiring any human intervention. Additionally, the charging system has features like automation and intelligence, which enable it to move on a track on the ground and adapt to different charging port locations and parking situations.
The Eletre is Lotus’s first Electric SUV in the market, originally announced in 2022
As mentioned previously, Lotus also showcased its pure electric supercar SUV Eletre and its accompanying robot charging system at the Shanghai Auto Show. The Eletre is Lotus’s maiden electric SUV and is regarded as a vital product for its entry into the Chinese market. The vehicle is powered by a high-torque electric motor codenamed EDS2, capable of generating a maximum power of over 600 horsepower. The Eletre features a two-speed gearbox on the rear axle motor and adopts an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. Lotus claims that the Eletre can go from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.95 seconds and cover a maximum cruising range of 600 kilometres (373 miles) on a single charge, as per the WLTP standard. The battery capacity of the vehicle exceeds 100kWh, and it takes just 20 minutes to recharge under the 350kW charging condition, allowing the car to drive for 400 kilometres (248 miles). Eletre is also compatible with 22kW AC charging. Lotus announced that it would launch the Eletre in China in 2023.
Lotus is reportedly planning to introduce 50 units of the flash-charging robot system in China, which will be compatible with all-electric vehicles. It remains to be seen whether this innovative charging system will be made available in other parts of the world.
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