ELECTRIC EXOTIC: LOTUS ELETRE × FACEWHEELS FW188 22"

The Lotus Eletre brings a completely different interpretation of the modern performance SUV. Its dramatic proportions, sculpted aerodynamic surfaces, and unmistakably futuristic presence combine the spirit of Lotus performance with an entirely new electric platform.

For this build, the Lotus Eletre is paired with 22-inch Facewheels FW188 custom forged wheels finished in Satin Brushed Champagne Gold. Against the Eletre's deep metallic green exterior, the warm champagne finish creates an elegant contrast that feels both exotic and sophisticated.

The result is a combination where color, proportion, and forged design work together as one complete visual statement.

The Eletre's rich green exterior immediately gives this build its identity.

Depending on the lighting, the paint transitions from a deep emerald tone in shadow to a vivid metallic green across the illuminated surfaces. That variation works especially well with the Eletre's complex bodywork, emphasizing the muscular fenders, sharp aerodynamic channels, and sweeping profile.

Against that rich exterior, the Satin Brushed Champagne Gold Facewheels FW188 introduces a warmer metallic element.

Rather than using a bright or traditional gold, Champagne Gold offers a softer and more refined appearance. The subtle warmth complements the green beautifully while creating enough separation for the wheel design to remain clearly defined.

Green and gold is a naturally luxurious combination, but here it takes on a distinctly modern performance character.

The Facewheels FW188 brings a highly sculptural approach to the traditional five-spoke performance wheel.

Each spoke divides and flows around large openings before reconnecting toward the outer barrel, creating a design that feels almost organic. Sharp machined transitions and recessed surfaces add another layer of depth, allowing the wheel to reveal different details depending on the viewing angle.

That character makes the Facewheels FW188 particularly appropriate for the Lotus Eletre.

The Eletre itself is defined by complex aerodynamic forms rather than simple surfaces. Its bodywork uses openings, channels, and dramatic transitions to create visual movement.

The Facewheels FW188 follows the same philosophy.

Instead of competing with the vehicle's design, the wheel becomes an extension of it.

The close-up view reveals what makes this particular Facewheels FW188 specification special.

The Satin Brushed Champagne Gold finish allows the directional brushed texture of the forged aluminum to remain visible across the wheel. Fine metallic lines travel through the spokes and outer surfaces, emphasizing the machining and craftsmanship behind the design.

The satin treatment keeps the finish sophisticated rather than overly reflective.

Under direct light, the wheel takes on a brighter champagne appearance. Across recessed areas and deeper sections, the color becomes warmer and more subdued.

This variation gives the Facewheels FW188 significantly more visual depth than a conventional solid-color finish.

It is a finish designed to be appreciated up close.

The Lotus Eletre has substantial proportions, and the 22-inch Facewheels FW188 gives the chassis the visual scale it demands.

The larger diameter fills the Eletre's pronounced wheel arches while the open architecture of the Facewheels FW188 prevents the wheel from appearing unnecessarily heavy.

This balance is particularly important on a performance SUV.

From a distance, the 22-inch fitment creates a stronger and more planted stance. Up close, the large openings expose the substantial braking hardware behind the wheel, adding another layer of mechanical detail to the overall composition.

The green brake calipers visible through the Champagne Gold spokes are especially effective, visually connecting the wheel assembly back to the exterior color.

The character of a custom forged wheel is often found in the details that aren't immediately visible from across the room.

Look closer at the Facewheels FW188 and the sculpted transitions become more apparent. The spokes feature varying thicknesses and carefully shaped surfaces, while recessed sections create shadows that emphasize the three-dimensional construction.

The brushed finish makes those details even more pronounced.

Instead of hiding the surface beneath a uniform coating, it celebrates the material itself.

This is where the combination of design, machining, and finishing becomes especially important—and where a custom forged wheel separates itself from an ordinary wheel.