Here's an interesting article from November 2022 with an interview of Matt Windle where he talks about adding dealerships in the U.S. This is the relevant part from the article (bold emphasis is mine):
"What potential annual volume is Lotus expecting in the U.S. once you get all your vehicles launched?
The potential is huge. I think we could be doing 10,000 cars a year over here. So, I mean, we’ve seen it already. We’ve got 10,000 deposits for Emira, globally. The U.S. is the biggest market for that. There’s been good uptake on the Eletre already even though it’s not going to be here for a few years. The U.S. has always been a very, very important market for Lotus.
How will Lotus’ dealer network change with the influx of new vehicles and expected volume increase?
We’ve got 36 dealers in the U.S. and we’ve got 10 that are under contract now, signed and coming on line. We’re probably looking at adding about 10 new dealers a year for the next three years. So we know we’ve got to grow the representation. It’s really important for those dealers that start with us as well."
Here's the full article:
"What potential annual volume is Lotus expecting in the U.S. once you get all your vehicles launched?
The potential is huge. I think we could be doing 10,000 cars a year over here. So, I mean, we’ve seen it already. We’ve got 10,000 deposits for Emira, globally. The U.S. is the biggest market for that. There’s been good uptake on the Eletre already even though it’s not going to be here for a few years. The U.S. has always been a very, very important market for Lotus.
How will Lotus’ dealer network change with the influx of new vehicles and expected volume increase?
We’ve got 36 dealers in the U.S. and we’ve got 10 that are under contract now, signed and coming on line. We’re probably looking at adding about 10 new dealers a year for the next three years. So we know we’ve got to grow the representation. It’s really important for those dealers that start with us as well."
Here's the full article:
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Lotus chief adds dealers as new vehicles are coming – Automotive News
Lotus Cars Managing Director Matt Windle last month visited the company's North American operations, met with dealers and attended the 41st annual Lotus Owners Gathering at a racetrack in West Virginia.His visit comes as Lotus expands its dealer network and readies for the biggest onslaught of...
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