# Lotus Says Its $233K Electric SUV No Longer Makes Sense To Sell In America | Carscoops

> - Just a handful of Eletre models were sold in the US last year. - The all-electric Eletre Carbon started at a staggering $232,900. - Soaring import duties ultimately eroded the SUV’s business case.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/lotus-eletre-us-tariffs/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a70b33062d47e7e78ca7c61)
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #electric #america #carscoops #eletre #longer #lotus #makes #says
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