James May Gets an Up-Close Look at the 1,970HP All-Electric Lotus Evija Hypercar

The Lotus Evija may have been unveiled over a year ago in July 2019, but we’ve seen and heard little about it since. Former Top Gear presenter James May gives us an up-close look at this all-electric hypercar. It’s powered by a four individual in-wheel electric motors rated at 493 hp that generate a combined output of 1,970 hp and 1,254 lb⋅ft of torque. The vehicle most recently participated in high-speed testing at a track on circuits in Europe.

Unlike other hypercars, the Evija comes equipped with magnesium wheels measuring 20 inches up front and 21 inches at the rear wrapped in Pirelli Trofeo R tires. To stop this speed demon, you’ll find AP Racing carbon ceramic disc brakes, which are much needed since it can hit 62 mph in less than 3 seconds, while topping out at over 200 mph. Production is set to begin mid-2021, and limited to just 130-units worldwide.