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Lotus Emira

2022–present

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  • Lowest price

    £54,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £54,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    £54,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Lotus Emira

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

£63,433

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

£70,000

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 9 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

18

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

How many remain

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

Licensed

1,581

Cars

SORN

178

Cars

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

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Emira is currently trading at a median of £63,433 in the UK market, representing an approximately 9% discount to the £70,000 launch price. With only one recorded transaction over the past 12 months, the data foundation for trend analysis remains extremely thin, and no directional signal can be established from such limited activity.

Collectibility remains modest at best, with the Emira classified as a depreciating modern sports car rather than a future classic. The combination of low production transparency and very limited secondary-market demand suggests the car is still in its initial ownership cycle, with early buyers holding vehicles rather than trading them.

Liquidity conditions are severely constrained, with zero active listings and minimal transaction history tracked across the UK market. The single sale in the tracked sample reflects a market where this model simply does not turn over frequently, making price discovery difficult and exit timing unpredictable for current owners.

Without meaningful transaction volume or comparative inventory, any projection of future value movement would be speculative. Buyers and sellers entering the Emira market should expect wide bid-ask spreads and extended listing periods until the model establishes a more active secondary following.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • MSRP (when new)£70,000
  • Current avg value£63,433
  • Total appreciation-9%
  • Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed1,581
  • SORN'd (off-road)178
  • Total in DVLA records1,759
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 tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (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)£500
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£3,800
  • Total annual cost£8,200

For sale now · 1 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£54,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£54,000 – £54,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • £54,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Nov 2024

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