In a shocking upset, a production-line electric Lotus has shattered the Tesla EV lap record at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, leaving the racing community stunned. The Lotus, boasting an impressive 905 horsepower, achieved the feat without any modifications, unlike the stripped and rebuilt Tesla Model 3 that it left in its wake. This remarkable achievement raises questions about the potential of mass-produced electric vehicles on the track, and whether they can rival the performance of heavily modified, purpose-built racing cars. The implications of this record-breaking lap are set to send shockwaves through the EV and motorsport communities, and we take a closer look at the details behind this incredible feat.
A factory-stock electric Lotus just beat the Tesla EV lap record at Sepang by more than seven seconds, a 905-horsepower sedan with zero track modifications taking down a Model 3 that was stripped and rebuilt specifically to hold it Autonocion.com
