Compare the2026 Maserati GrecaleVS 2025 Lotus Eletre

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Grecale has standard Active Park Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Eletre doesn’t offer automatic braking for stationary objects directly to the rear.

Both the Grecale and the Eletre have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Grecale comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The Eletre’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Grecale comes with free roadside assistance for 4 years 50,000 miles. Maserati will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road. Lotus doesn’t give free roadside assistance for the Eletre.

There are almost 3 times as many Maserati dealers as there are Lotus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Grecale’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the Grecale running on electricity gets better mileage than the Eletre:

For more complete vehicle control the Grecale has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering. The Eletre doesn’t offer a transmission that allows complete gear control.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Maserati Grecale, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a 2-speed automatic is available for the Eletre.

For greater off-road capability the Grecale Trofeo has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Eletre (7.9 vs. 7.6 inches), allowing the Grecale to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Grecale’s minimum ground clearance is .4 inch higher than on the Eletre (8 vs. 7.6 inches).

The Maserati Grecale may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 1750 pounds less than the Lotus Eletre.

The Grecale Modena V6 is 10.1 inches shorter than the Eletre, making the Grecale easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Grecale’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Eletre’s (5071 vs. 4960 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Lotus Eletre is only 4960 pounds. The Grecale offers up to a 5516 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the Grecale uses the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Eletre doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Grecale to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes and brake pad replacement based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Lotus doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Eletre.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Grecale has a standard rear wiper. The Eletre doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Grecale has standard extendable sun visors. The Eletre doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Grecale’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Eletre has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Grecale is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access too more content and better coverage than the Eletre, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Grecale offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Eletre.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Grecale equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Eletre, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Maserati Grecale empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Grecale offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Eletre doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.