Rolls-Royce, the renowned British luxury automaker, unveiled its Spectre electric vehicle (EV) in India with a price tag of Rs 7.50 crore (ex-showroom) on January 19. As a significant move amid the global shift towards EVs, the Spectre EV represents the company’s inaugural all-electric car.
The purchase cost of a Rolls-Royce Spectre in India stands at Rs 7.5 crore (ex-showroom), excluding optional features, positioning it as the most expensive electric four-wheeler available for private buyers in the country. Alongside the pricing announcement, the prestigious British marque disclosed the battery specifications and official range of its premier all-electric vehicle, with bookings opening on the same day.
Key Points:
- Rolls-Royce Spectre’s pricing places it between the Cullinan and Phantom models.
- The two-door electric coupe boasts a 102kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of 530km.
- Spectre’s battery can be charged from 10-80 per cent using a 195kW charger in 34 minutes, while a 50kW DC charger will take 95 minutes.
- The EV features two electric motors, one on each axle, generating a combined 585hp and 900Nm, allowing the 2,890kg Spectre to accelerate to 100kph in just 4.5 seconds.
- Built on Rolls-Royce’s all-aluminium spaceframe architecture, the Spectre incorporates the Architecture of Luxury, known for its electrification compatibility, boasting 30 per cent more stiffness than previous models, active suspension, and four-wheel steering.
- Spectre’s design maintains the classic Rolls-Royce silhouette with cues from modern yacht concepts. Noteworthy features include the widest-ever grille on a Rolls-Royce, aero-tuned Spirit of Ecstasy, and a drag coefficient of 0.25, making it the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce to date.
- The interior, similar to existing Rolls-Royce models, introduces the starlight liner indoor pads, illuminated ‘Spectre’ nameplate on the passenger side dashboard, and over 5,500 star-like illuminations. The cabin offers extensive customization options and showcases Rolls-Royce’s new software platform, ‘Spirit,’ with advanced connected car technology.
- While contemplating an entry into the electric bike segment, Rolls-Royce CEO Ashish Singh Joshi emphasizes the need for an established charging infrastructure in India to support premium electric motorcycles.
