You should be prepared for a long wait. If you plan on placing your deposit, I would do it sooner rather than later. I was told back in May of this year by Lotus Vancouver that they plan to stop taking future orders in early-mid 2024. This prolly applies to your local Lotus dealer too. Lotus...
I recommend using your phone and record the issues so that you can show the dealer exactly what happened. It might be bothersome, but you need video proof to show your dealer (especially if your issues are sporadic).