Lotus Type 136, the Formula 1 of electric bikes
- Published on 02/11/2023 19:38
- Modified on 27/09/2025 6:21
After Aston Martin, Lotus introduces its ultra-sophisticated bike, with the difference that the Type 136 benefits from electric assistance.
Not a day passes without an automaker declaring its love for the small queen. The day after unveiling the stunning Aston Martin J. Laverack .1R, Lotus hits even harder. The layperson will first notice the lines of the fork, frame, and handlebars.
It’s hard not to see an inspiration from the large Eletre SUV in the rounded shapes and ultra-profiled arches. Weighing only 9.8 kg, this Lotus Type 136 shines in its lightness, considering it is powered by an electric motor and a battery. The electric motor itself weighs only 300 grams and provides 37.5 watts of boost! The entire assistance system weighs just 1.2 kg and offers up to 3 hours of power.
Made in Italy, the frame of the Type 136 is made of carbon, which implies that the bike without the assistance system would weigh 8.6 kg. Can you find the battery in the photo? It is concealed under the form of a water bottle and offers 193 Wh of energy.
Only 136 numbered units will be produced with historic Lotus livery. A second series called “Standard” will follow in spring 2024. As for the price, Lotus plays the game and announces it: €25,000 for the First Edition. The next Standard series will start at €17,950.
If you want to join the list of potential lucky winners, here is where to do it: www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/type-136
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This page is translated from the original post "Lotus Type 136, la Formule 1 des vélos électriques" in French.
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