Lotus to Launch Supercar in 2028, Scaling Back Full Electric Transition Goals

Published: May 12, 2026 13:14

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[Lotus Scales Back EV Transition Plan, Plans to Launch New Supercar in 2028] Lotus announced that it will launch the brand's first-ever supercar by 2028, while scaling back its full EV transition targets. The UK sports car manufacturer is shifting toward a hybrid-focused product strategy in response to the industry environment of slowing global EV demand and declining government subsidies across countries.

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