Top Gear has taken the jaw-dropping 2,011bhp Lotus Evija to the track for a full-throttle test—and the results are nothing short of electrifying. As the most powerful production Lotus ever built, the Evija isn’t just rewriting performance rules—it’s redefining what we expect from electric hypercars.
Finished in a head-turning yellow, the all-electric Evija looks as fast as it feels. With its quad-motor setup, it rockets from 0-62mph in under three seconds and delivers mind-blowing top speeds, making it one of the most extreme EVs ever to hit the tarmac. Open its dramatic upward-swinging doors, and you’re stepping into a new era of performance.
Behind the wheel is Top Gear’s Jethro Bovingdon, who compares the Evija’s monstrous capabilities to the once-unthinkable power of the Bugatti Veyron—except this time, it’s electric and even more insane. With over double the Veyron’s horsepower, the Evija delivers instantaneous torque and relentless acceleration, proving that high-performance EVs are not just viable—they’re exhilarating.
This track test isn’t just about speed—it’s about handling, grip, and futuristic driving dynamics, all of which the Evija showcases effortlessly. If electric hypercars once seemed like a gimmick, the Evija makes a compelling case for their thrilling future. Flat-out, fierce, and fearsomely fast, the Evija is Lotus engineering at its absolute limit.
