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Lotus Elise (S2)

2001–2010

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  • Lowest price

    £13,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £18,000

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    £18,611

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    8

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 8 lots

Lotus Elise

Based on 8 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£13,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-19.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 19.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£13,750

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£13,750

+0%

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Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Lotus Elise remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

430

Cars

SORN

560

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Touring Package

    +£3,633+20%

    10 with · 32 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 2005

    −£2,663-15%

    25 with · 12 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    −£975-5%

    3 with · 39 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Elise S2 has retreated to a median of £13,750 in the UK market, marking a sharp 19.4 percent decline over the past twelve months. The sell signal reflects sustained downward pressure that departs meaningfully from the broader stable-modern-classic category.

With only three recorded transactions in the past year against an eight-car total sample, liquidity remains thin and price discovery unreliable. The sparseness of activity limits both buyer options and seller leverage, making negotiated deals likely to diverge from median estimates.

The Elise S2 holds collectible status, though production figures are not available for this dataset. Low current desirability and thin trading volume suggest the car's appeal remains niche within the UK market.

Cars tracked in recent sales show average mileage of just under 15,000 miles, indicating well-preserved examples typical of occasional-use classic ownership. This low utilization pattern is consistent across the sample.

Base projections point to flat pricing over both three and five years, holding near current levels of £13,750 without material recovery or further decline. This sideways outlook reflects a market searching for equilibrium after recent depreciation, with no clear momentum in either direction over the medium term.

Prospective buyers encountering zero active listings should expect extended search windows and limited negotiating position. Sellers face a choice between accepting current soft valuations or holding stock through an uncertain stabilization period.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£13,750
  • Annual appr. rate-19.4%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed430
  • SORN'd (off-road)560
  • Total in DVLA records990
  • All Lotus Elises3,740
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked53
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared53 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£800
  • Total annual cost£4,550

For sale now · 1 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through38%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£16,302
  • Avg Mileage at Sale14,851 mi
  • Recent Price Range£13,000 – £18,611
  • Total Sales Tracked8

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • £18,611

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jun 2026

  • £13,000

    the-market · 27 May 2026

  • £13,750

    Collecting Cars · 9 Apr 2026

  • £14,750

    Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2024

  • £18,000

    Collecting Cars · 24 Apr 2024

  • £18,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Oct 2023

  • £18,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Sept 2023

Common questions

What is a Lotus Elise (S2) worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £13,750, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £13,000 to £18,611.

Is the Lotus Elise (S2) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -19.4%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Lotus Elise (S2)s are for sale right now?

We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.