Lotus SUV to be launched in 2022 as 750bhp, 360-mile EV: Hybrid powertrain for 'Lambda' has been ditched in favour of dual electric motors

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Lotus is already far into the development of one of the most important models in its history: an SUV tasked with generating sales volumes the British marque has never seen before. It's the key component in Chinese parent company Geely's commitment to "restoring Lotus into being a leading global luxury brand". Autocar has learned that the high-riding model, internally codenamed the Lambda, will adopt fully electric power from launch in 2022, rather than hybrid propulsion, as was originally believed. Production will also centre on China, where demand for premium electric vehicles remains strong.