THE Lotus Emeya hyper-GT has beaten its own record as one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles using the public charging network.

The test was completed independently by Lotus Al Ghanim, the official dealer of Lotus in Kuwait, and used Lotus' ultra-fast 450kW DC charger.

The car was able to maximise nearly the full capacity of the charger, reaching a peak charging power of 443kW, enabling it to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just 13 mInutes 35 seconds.

This was achieved in extensive heat conditions in the region, highlighting the durability, reliability and efficiency of both the car and charger.

The Emeya features a cell-to-pack battery structure, which means that 20 per cent more cells can be packaged in the same space compared to a standard module architecture.

It also uses a new cooling system architecture that is designed to improve the thermal performance and efficiency of the battery.

The car has a state-of-the-art 800-volt charging system, which is designed to deliver rapid charging and greater efficiency for drivers, no matter what charger they are using. This technology is also featured in the Lotus Eletre - the company's hyper-SUV.

Lotus'ambition is to make it easier than ever to own an EV by providing drivers with the confidence to complete long-distance journeys and go wherever they need to.

With an energy consumption down to 18.7kWh/62 miles, the car delivers more than 190 miles of range in 10 minutes. Additionally, the Emeya 2026 model year features a WTLP range of up to 379 miles.

Lotus is delivering a fully integrated charging ecosystem, creating a seamless charging experience with the Lotus Cars app and Lotus HyperOS, the award-winning in-car infotainment system in the Eletre and Emeya.

It uses intelligent EV routing to help drivers locate nearby public chargers. This feature reduces range anxiety and can significantly cut travel times. The system can also suggest alternative routes based on the driver's real-time battery consumption.

Lotus has begun rolling out its ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger in Europe, starting in Germany, and followed by other European markets.