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Who thought these cars would have so much in common?

Here’s an interesting question. If two cars are presented to you, one electric and the other powered by a naturally aspirated mid-mounted V8, with both claiming to reach 100km/h in less than 3 seconds and arriving for delivery in 2020/2021 - which one would you choose? Oh, and one costs $3 million while the other is expected to start from $100,000-$150,000. Well, let’s help you with your decision.

The Lotus Evija is being called an electric hypercar with a production target of 1470kW (2000PS)/1400Nm, a range of 400km and batteries that can recharge to 100% in 18 minutes with a 350kW charger, as well as that higher price tag.

Based closer to reality however for many aspirational buyers, the Corvette’s mid-mounted V8 produces 370kW/637Nm and Dave Buttner, Holden chairman and managing director confirmed shortly after the official reveal that: “The news that Corvette will now be built in righthand drive for the first time ever – and will be exported to Australia – is hugely exciting for our team at Holden and any Australian who loves high-performance cars,”.

Each of these vehicle interiors is motorsportinspired, but the Lotus shines through with an LMP/ F1 style rectangular wheel and cameras for your side and rear mirrors. Carbon fibre also is present everywhere, with no sign of “fat” anywhere.