Lotus launches limited edition electrified E-bike

Lotus (Norwich, U.K.), a global performance brand, has unveiled Type 136, a high-performance, track-inspired road bike model that is reported to featured the lightest E-bike motor from HPS (Monaco) — weighing in at 300 grams — to deliver dual-use functionality that enables riders to go further, faster and higher.

Its design has been inspired by Lotus’ success in global velodromes. Handmade in Italy, the lightweight carbon fiber frame and state-of-the-art components mean Type 136 weighs just 9.8 kilograms. It features V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks and vaulted chain stays, helping it carve through the air with speed and efficiency. The battery is disguised as a water bottle and can be detached from the frame at the push of a button.

In tribute to Lotus’ tradition of Type numbers for its new models, Type 136 is available as an exclusive limited first edition launch production run of just 136 bikes. These will be individually numbered and available in an iconic motorsport livery. The standard model will go on sale in spring 2024.

Founded in 1948 and 75 years old this year, Lotus is best known as a global luxury performance brand, renowned for the design, engineering and manufacture of two-seater sports cars such as Esprit, Elise and Elite. Its latest range of all-electric models includes Emeya hyper-GT and Eletre hyper-SUV. The brand’s halo product is Evija, a powerful series production road car.