Lotus Eletre Lemon Law

Yes. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act covers all new vehicles sold or leased in California, including battery electric vehicles like the Eletre. Electric drivetrain, battery, and charging system defects are all covered under the Act.

Yes. The charging system is an essential component of an electric vehicle. If a charging port, onboard charger, or related system has a defect the dealer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts, it constitutes a substantial impairment under Song-Beverly.

A manufacturer-pushed software update that causes a vehicle defect is the manufacturer's responsibility. Under Song-Beverly, the resulting malfunction is treated as a warranty defect. Each dealer visit to address the software issue counts as a repair attempt.

The extended battery warranty on the Eletre provides additional coverage but does not alter your Song-Beverly rights. If a battery defect occurs during any active warranty period and cannot be repaired, you retain full lemon law protections.