Despite transitioning towards an electrified lineup with its new trio of hybridised models, Lamborghini isn’t in a rush to launch an electric supercar.
Over the last few years the Italian supercar staple has stepped into the electric age by discontinuing purely combustion-powered models in favour of plug-in hybrid replacements.
With the flagship Revuelto, Temerario and Urus SE SUV, Lamborghini now offers a complete range of PHEV models, each serving a different corner of the exotic car landscape.
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Temerario
However, Lamborghini doesn’t currently have an electric vehicle (EV).
Lamborghini chief technical officer Rouven Mohr told Motor1 the company is content with its current position on electric powertrains.
“At the moment, now, the time would not be right [for an EV], at least not in a super sports car,” said Mr Mohr.
“You have seen a lot of [electric] cars on the market that were not really successful.
“I’m super happy with our current lineup, because with a hybridised lineup, we can live for the next decade.”
Revuelto
That’s not to say that a Raging Bull EV isn’t on the way – Lamborghini plans to launch a fully-electric crossover SUV in 2028, based on the Lanzador concept.
Supercars have traditionally been among the loudest and least efficient ICE vehicles, however a new generation of quieter, more eco-friendly EV supercars has been emerging.
The Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evija headline the list, while Ferrari is expected to reveal its first electric supercar next year.
Mercedes-AMG is reportedly gearing up to reveal an as-yet unnamed high-performance electric halo model later this decade, while Maserati will debut the MC20 Folgore in 2025.
However, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has previously expressed uncertainty about the short-term prospects of electric supercars.
Lanzador concept
“[Electric supercars are] not something that is selling so far,” Mr Winkelmann told Bloomberg back in May.
“It’s too early, and we have to see down the road if and when this is going to happen.”
Mr Mohr says that Lamborghini is taking its time with its first electric model to ensure that the car is true to the brand’s roots.
“You can be sure when we bring the first electric Lamborghini, we will be very careful in managing the brand’s attributes,” said Mr Mohr.
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