Only 130 will ever exist. With 2,011 bhp from four electric motors, the Lotus Evija is the most powerful production car Britain has ever made - and one of the most exclusive cars on the planet.

First unveiled in 2019 and forged through years of relentless development at Lotus’s Hethel headquarters in Norfolk, the Evija represents everything this iconic British marque stands for: lightness, precision, and a refusal to follow convention. It is not simply the fastest Lotus ever built. It is a statement of intent from a company that has shaped motorsport for over seven decades.

As the appointed main UK retailer for the Lotus Evija, Woodcote & Copse at Silverstone is proud to welcome this extraordinary car to our showroom. Here is everything you need to know.

What Makes the Lotus Evija Extraordinary

The Evija is the world’s first all-electric British hypercar. It was conceived as a car that would redefine what Lotus could achieve - a machine born from the same philosophy that produced the Esprit, the Elise, and the Exige, but taken to an entirely new level.

Pronounced ‘ev-eye-a’, its name means ‘the first in existence’ or ‘the living one’ - a fitting description for a car that continues Lotus’s tradition of naming each model with the letter E. The Evija was codenamed Type 130 during development, and its production run of 130 units was set in tribute to that project code.

A dramatic venturi tunnel runs through each rear quarter of the car, channelling air not just over and under the body, but directly through it. At top speed, 5,680 litres of air pass through these tunnels every second, generating an astonishing 1,680 kg of downforce. The full carbon fibre bodywork is stretched taut over the mechanical components, creating what Lotus describes as a ‘sculpted porosity’ that commands airflow to deliver extraordinary driving dynamics.

The Evija took years of intensive development to bring to production - a timeline it shares with fellow 21st century hypercar projects from Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG. Unveiled in July 2019, it entered production at Lotus’s Hethel facility in Norfolk, with customer deliveries beginning in 2023.

A Car Built on Decades of British Heritage

Lotus’s performance pedigree stretches back to 1948, when the company began its journey toward becoming one of the most innovative forces in motorsport and road car engineering. From the Lotus 25 that revolutionised Formula 1 to the Esprit that became a cultural icon, Lotus has always been a company that punches above its weight through ingenuity rather than brute force.

The Evija carries that philosophy forward. Its full carbon fibre monocoque - one of the largest single-piece composite chassis ever attempted - is supplied by Italian specialist CPC and takes two days to manufacture. Around 85 per cent of the car’s components come from UK suppliers. Every car is hand-built at Lotus’s historic Hethel facility in Norfolk - the same building in which the legendary Lotus Carlton was assembled in the early 1990s.

It is only fitting that the Evija’s production facility lies next to a test track that has been graced by some of the most iconic names in motorsport history. Clark, Senna, and Fittipaldi have all driven around the Hethel circuit in its various forms over the years, and their legacies can be witnessed in each and every car Lotus crafts. The Evija is no exception.

As Phil Popham, former Lotus CEO, put it: “The Evija is a Lotus like no other, yet a true Lotus in every sense.”

That heritage is part of what makes the Evija’s presence at Silverstone feel so fitting. Woodcote & Copse takes its name from two corners on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit - the same circuit where Lotus first made its name in motorsport. Having the most powerful car Lotus has ever built sitting metres from the track where the brand’s racing legacy was forged is not a coincidence. It is a homecoming.

As a Lotus Main Dealer at Silverstone, Woodcote & Copse offers the expertise, accreditation, and passion that a car of this significance demands. Our team knows the engineering detail, the brand history, and the provenance behind every Lotus we represent.

Experience the Lotus Evija at Silverstone

Some cars are built to be driven. Some are built to be owned. The Lotus Evija is built to be both - and to be remembered.

Whether you are a collector seeking the most significant British hypercar of this generation, a Lotus enthusiast who has followed the marque for decades, or someone discovering the brand for the first time through the Evija, we would be honoured to welcome you.

To arrange a private viewing of the Lotus Evija at our Silverstone showroom, or to speak with a member of our Lotus team directly, please get in touch using the enquiry form below. When completing the form, select Lotus under ‘Send enquiry to’ so your message reaches the right team.

Woodcote & Copse is a Lotus Main Dealer located at Silverstone Park, Towcester, Northamptonshire. Figures stated are target specifications per Lotus Cars and are correct at the time of publication. Woodcote & Copse is not responsible for Lotus factory production timelines or allocation decisions.