Lotus Cars CEO Popham on Evija All-Electric Supercar, Strategy

The transcript discusses Lotus's unveiling of the Type 130 car, their production plans, and future investments. It highlights the importance of British heritage in their brand and addresses industry challenges, including Brexit. The conversation also touches on Lotus's involvement in motorsport and their focus on product evolution and personalization.

What is the maximum number of Lotus Type 130 cars that will be produced?

• 130

• 100

• 200

• 150

What is the main focus of Lotus's long-term business plan?

• To transform into a luxury sports car manufacturer

• To expand into the electric vehicle market

• To increase production of budget cars

• To reduce production costs

How many new engineers has Lotus employed in the past 12 months?

• 150

• 250

• 100

• 200

What is Lotus's approach to dealing with industry instability?

• Exiting the European market

• Taking a long-term view

• Reducing investments

• Focusing on short-term gains

What is Lotus's stance on Brexit?

• They have no plans to address Brexit-related issues

• They are very concerned about a hard Brexit

• They are taking precautionary actions but remain focused on the long-term

• They plan to relocate their operations outside the UK

What new motorsport development is Lotus working on?

• A new rally car

• A new Formula One team

• The Evora GT GT4

• An electric racing car

What aspect of their product range is Lotus planning to enhance in the future?

• Mass production

• Hybrid technology

• Bespoke and personalized products

• Low-cost vehicles