Lotus releases new film of the Evija undergoing testing

Lotus has revealed new details on the Evija all-electric hypercar in a stunning new film, which features an engineering development vehicle undergoing testing on the 3.5km track at Hethel.

At the wheel is Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes for Lotus, who provides extensive new commentary on key elements of the Evija. At almost five minutes long and using on-board cameras to reveal new views of the car, it is the most detailed insight yet into the dynamic excellence of Britain's first all-electric hypercar.

The film has been launched as the Evija takes centre stage at this week's Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance, the U.K.'s most exclusive motor show.

Also included in the film are exclusive dynamic views of the battery pack located immediately behind the two seats, echoing the classic mid-mounted powertrain layout of so many Lotus cars.

As Kershaw explains, this creates an optimum weight distribution and makes the Evija exceptionally manoeuvrable as it races towards its top speed of more than 321km/h.