Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the RM30,000 step from the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport to the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon buys a power door. It does not buy more pace, range or charging speed: both deliver 905 hp and 985 Nm from two motors, reach 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds, use a 102-kWh battery for 485 km, and accept 420 kW DC charging. With identical AWD hardware, 21-inch Pirelli P-Zeros, safety equipment and warranty cover, take the 900 Sport unless powered door operation matters to you.
Pick the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport if you want the same 905-hp, 485-km Emeya package while keeping RM30,000 in hand.
Pick the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon if a power door is important enough to justify the RM30,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: RM699,000 for the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport versus RM729,000 for the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon.
- Power door: no power door on the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport versus a power door on the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon.
900 Sport
- RM30,000 lower purchase price.
- Avoids paying extra for unchanged motor, battery, range and charging specifications.
- No power door.
900 Sport Carbon
- Gets a power door.
- Costs RM30,000 more with no stated gain in performance, range, charging or safety equipment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM699,000✓ | RM729,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,890 | RM4,890 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 905 hp | 905 hp |
| Motor Torque | 985 Nm | 985 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | 485 km | 485 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Two-speed Automatic | Two-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.78 seconds | 2.78 seconds |
| Top Speed | 256 km/h | 256 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/35R21 | 305/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" 10-spoke Silver Diamond-turned Alloys | 21" 10-spoke Silver Diamond-turned Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 10-spoke Silver Diamond-turned Alloys | 21" 10-spoke Silver Diamond-turned Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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900 Sport vs 900 Sport Carbon FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport or Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon better?
The Lotus Emeya 900 Sport is the better buy. It matches the Carbon's 905 hp, 2.78-second 0-100 km/h time, 485-km range and 420-kW DC charging, while costing RM30,000 less. Choose the Carbon only for its power door.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon costs RM30,000 more than the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport: RM729,000 versus RM699,000.
Does the Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon have more performance or range?
No. Both have two motors producing 905 hp and 985 Nm, AWD, a 102-kWh battery, 485 km of range, a 2.78-second 0-100 km/h time and 420-kW DC charging.
