Incredible audio enhances every journey with KEF's spectacular speakers developed in partnership with Lotus. Whether a quick shopping trip or a scenic drive, our stunning speaker technology, including Uni-Q and Uni-Core, provides the perfect soundtrack.
Discover how our immersive audio technology gives you the ultimate driving experience. With a sound that spreads evenly around the car for every passenger's enjoyment, deep bass thanks to ultra-compact cabinets and shadow flare to combat cabinet diffraction, your carpool karaoke sessions and solo drives will be elevated beyond belief.
The Intersection of KEF and Lotus
The KEF x Lotus partnership is a marriage of two proud British brands, both dedicated to providing quality, technologically advanced and innovative products. Lotus cars boast phenomenal features for any automobile enthusiast, and KEF’s speakers gladly provide the sonic cherry on top.
The Lotus cars enhanced by KEF audio technology include the Emira, the Eletre, and the Emeya.
Emira
A sharp and stylish sports car, Emira boasts two defined chassis/suspension settings. Experience seamless everyday cruising in the Tour setting while the Sports setting unlocks stiffer suspension for enhanced capability and feel.
Enjoy KEF’s 10-channel audio system in either setting, easily controlled via the centrally mounted touchscreen. Placed behind stainless steel grilles, these speakers effortlessly match the striking look of the Emira as a whole.
Eletre
A fully electric hyper SUV, the Eletre benefits from impressive torque power courtesy of its twin electric motor. Industry-leading battery technology provides more power at higher efficiencies. Plus, ultra high-speed charging gives you 250 miles of energy in just 20 minutes.
Not to forget, you can upgrade from the standard KEF Premium speaker system to KEF’s Reference 23-speaker 2160-watt sound system, which is partially exposed in the doors to be aesthetically pleasing, whilst providing impeccable, immersive sound.
Emeya
Another electric vehicle from Lotus, Emeya hyper GT offers incredible speed and exquisite style. Accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds, with Emeya you won’t just drive - you’ll soar. Reaching up to 159 mph, the car’s active rear wing deploys at high speed, increasing downsport and improving handling. To top it all off, electronically controlled air suspension ensures a smooth ride.
But what’s a smooth ride without a smooth sound to accompany it? Available with the same Premium and Reference speaker systems as the Eletre. KEF’s Uni-Q and Uni-Core technology bring detailed and seamless audio to your Emeya driving experience. Plus, 3D surround sound enabled by Dolby Atmos further enhances your music, podcast or audiobook experience.
Advanced Audio Technologies in Cars
Car audio certainly comes with its challenges, and, as an audiophile, a car journey with a sub-par sound system just won’t cut it. However, a drive with KEF x Lotus is a sonic dream. It could be the best in-car audio you’ve ever heard.
Uni-Q Technology
One concern with car audio is the way sound spreads around the vehicle. Most car speakers can provide decent audio to the driver and front passenger, but those in the back seats end up in musical misery with terrible sound quality.
That’s why we’ve brought the magic of our Uni-Q technology driver array to Lotus cars. With the tweeter placed in the centre of the midrange driver, the sound disperses evenly around the vehicle, transforming the car into a concert venue for your road trip.
Uni-Core
Often, car speakers need to be large to reproduce low frequencies. However, they take up vital space in your vehicle when they are too large. Uni-Core seamlessly solves this issue by providing deeper bass from ultra-compact cabinets, with back-to-back drivers combined into a single motor system.
Uni-Core’s compact form makes it possible to bring the subwoofer out of the trunk and into the main cabin of the car. Whilst allowing the sound to be closer to the listener, this also dramatically improves the bass quality, sounding faster, tighter and more musical.
Car Speaker Placements and Acoustic Optimisation
To truly transform your Lotus car into a perfect chamber of sound, we’ve created optimal speaker placements and power levels for each car.
Emira Speaker Optimisation
- Two subwoofers in the lower rear quarter for incredibly low tones.
- Uni Q speakers in each door as well as the centre fascia, deliver impeccable mid and high frequencies.
- A fresh-air subwoofer with dual speakers in the front of the car for unbelievable bass.
- A DCY11/CX11 EU amp and a Harman 8ch booster to fill your Emira to the brim with audio.
Eletre Speaker Optimisation
With Eletre, you have the choice of two spectacular speaker systems. With the standard KEF premium speaker system, you’ll benefit from 15 speakers and a colossal 1380 watts of power for your audio enjoyment.
But, if you’re a hardcore audiophile looking for the most flawless immersive audio surround sound as you drive, you can opt for the KEF reference system. This masterpiece of a speaker system has a whopping 23 speakers and a staggering 2160 watts of power, plus Dolby Atmos.
Emeya Speaker Optimisation
Your Emeya’s KEF speakers include the same awe-inspiring options as with the Eletre. Allowing incredible immersive audio surround sound with Dolby Atmos, and up to 23 KEF speakers, to envelop you in audio as you drive. This spatial sound experience makes every journey an adventure - wherever you drive in your Emeya, KEF speakers in surround sound transport you to an audio paradise.
How does KEF fit so many of its speakers in a single car? With the genius of Uni-Core technology and the ultra-compact cabinets placing back-to-back drivers in a single motor system, there’s plenty of room to accommodate your audio and auto needs.
User Experience and Integration
The integration of the KEF and Lotus experiences is exceptional. Each Lotus vehicle offers fantastically user-friendly ways for drivers to access and control KEF sound systems.
Eletre Controls
With Lotus Connect, Eletre drivers can access the KEF connect app via the in-vehicle app store. You can also load your favourite streaming app from the onboard app store. Once you’ve done this, controlling your speakers is stunningly simple through the screen on your dashboard.
Or, perhaps you’d rather control the Eletre via your smartphone? This, too, can be done easily, as a digital key gives full vehicle access to your phone. But why do any of it manually at all? Control everything with your voice using Eletre’s incredible speech recognition software.
Emira Controls
Emira also boasts a marvellous in-vehicle 10.5 inch centrally mounted touchscreen to control your speakers, with easy connection to your playlists via Bluetooth, or USB/12v sockets. Or, instead, use Emira’s fabulous steering wheel controls.
You can easily scroll through different widgets by pressing the up and down arrows on the right side of your steering wheel. When you arrive at your music controls, use the left and right arrows to skip songs, pause or resume. The right arrow will skip a song (or podcast episode), whilst the left arrow will start a piece over, and double-clicking the left arrow will play the previous song.
Emeya Controls
Your speakers will automatically be part of the Lotus sound system, allowing you to connect to your favourite streaming service via the in-vehicle app store or on board options, or for even more control, you can go into the Emeya sound settings in-car. KEF Connect app also easily controls Emeya’s speakers, thanks to the car’s instant connectivity with 5G data transfer. Simply operate through your smartphone or via Emeya’s cockpit-based touchscreen. With the screen’s impressive zero-lag interface, controlling your speakers is seamless and simple.
Experience the smoothest drive combined with the smoothest sound with these latest Lotus cars. Or, to explore more incredible creations inspired by the Lotus partnership from KEF, discover the majestic LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition.
