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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 trading at £63,433 on the secondhand market, roughly 9 percent below its £70,000 launch price, reflecting typical early depreciation for a modern sports car still in its production run.

The UK market has recorded only a single transaction in the tracked dataset over the past 12 months, which severely limits our ability to assess directional momentum or establish reliable pricing trends. This minimal transaction volume renders any year-on-year comparison meaningless at present.

The Emira occupies the depreciating modern category, classified as a modest-demand collectible with very low desirability in the secondary market. With no active listings currently tracked and only one sale recorded, liquidity remains extremely constrained for both buyers and sellers.

The combination of single-digit transaction volume and zero current listings suggests that the Emira has not yet developed a functioning secondhand market in the UK. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect significant friction in sourcing either inventory or buyers.

Without sufficient transaction history or forward guidance from Lotus on production numbers, medium-term price projections remain speculative. The car's trajectory will likely depend on whether customer reception strengthens as production matures and whether the model develops enthusiast appeal over time.

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

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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.