Spectre, Rolls-Royce's first-ever production electric car, spotted testing
British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is expected to unveil its Spectre EV in the last quarter of 2023. While not much is known about the eco-friendly Rolls-Royce, a camouflaged test mule of the vehicle has been spied, revealing some design details. The pictures suggest that it will have a split-headlamp setup, rear-hinged 'suicide doors,' a tapering roofline, and multi-spoke wheels.
- The Spectre will be Rolls-Royce's first production electric car and it is an important model considering the brand's strategy to go all-electric by 2030.
- Unlike some of the other automakers, Rolls-Royce is not investing in hybrid powertrains and will instead directly launch pure electric vehicles.
- The Spectre will be based on an entirely new platform but is likely to source its powertrain from BMW.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre will have a sloping roofline, a lengthy muscular hood, a large grille with vertical slats, a split headlamp setup with LED DRLs, and a wide air vent. On the sides, it will be flanked by ORVMs, rear-hinged 'suicide doors' borrowed from the Wraith, and multi-spoke wheels. A raked windscreen and LED taillights will be available on the rear end.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre will be based on the CLAR platform similar to BMW i7. It should draw power from a twin-motor electric powertrain linked to an all-wheel-drive system. However, the details related to power output, battery capacity, charging, and range are yet to be revealed.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is tipped to have a luxurious cabin, featuring a sunroof, key-less entry, auto climate control, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It should pack a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system with support for the latest connectivity options. Rolls-Royce might also equip the Spectre with some radar-based safety features such as pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot detection.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre will be on sale in the US by the end of 2023. Details pertaining to the EV's pricing will be announced around that time.
