Rolls-Royce introduced its first electric car, the Spectre, in India in January. The two-door coupe propelled by electric power, had its global premiere in 2022. It starts at 7.5 crores (ex-showroom), making it the priciest electric car on the market. This two-door coupe, propelled by electric power, had its global premiere in 2022.
- The most expensive EV on sale in the country
- Sits between the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Phantom
- It has a claimed range of 530 km
- Features an illuminated grille, an aerodynamically designed Spirit of Ecstasy, and 23-inch wheels.
- Its electric powertrain generates 593 PS and 900 Nm.
- Positioned in the Indian market between the Cullinan and Phantom.
Rolls Royce Spectre: Design
Like all Roll Royce models, Spectre carries over signature visual elements like the trademark Pantheon front grille, which is now illuminated, dipped in chrome and the Spirit of Ecstasy on top. The grille is flanked by a split LED lighting setup with the ultra-slim DRLs placed above and the main headlamp cluster positioned below. It gets a familiar long bonnet, taking its overall length to a gigantic 5475 mm, making it the longest two-door vehicle in series production.
Rolls-Royce Spectre features
- 1. The Rolls-Royce Spectre is built on the brand’s all-aluminium spaceframe architecture, sharing the foundation with models like the Phantom, Ghost, and Cullinan.
- 2. Visually, the Spectre retains the iconic Rolls-Royce design, featuring split headlamps paying homage to the Phantom Coupe.
Interior and new software platform
- Inside, the Spectre’s cabin resembles other Rolls-Royce models but introduces new elements like a ‘Starlight liner’ on door pads and an illuminated dashboard panel.
- The vehicle also debuts the ‘Spirit software platform, a cutting-edge digital interface that controls all car functions and offers bespoke services, including customizable dial colours.
Rolls-Royce Spectre: Battery Pack Details
- The Rolls-Royce Spectre comes with a 102kWh battery pack, providing a range of up to 530km on the WLTP cycle.
- Charging the battery from 10% to 80% takes 34 minutes with a 195kW fast charger or 95 minutes using a 50kW DC charger.
- The EV is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, generating a combined output of 585hp/900Nm.
- It can do 0-100km/h in just 4.5 seconds