- An all-electric sedan will eventually succeed the iconic Phantom.
- Rolls-Royce will continue to build the V12-powered Cullinan until the end of the decade.
- An update to the Spectre is also being readied for 2027.
Battery-electric powertrains make complete sense for a brand as focused on luxury and smooth and quiet driving experiences as Rolls-Royce. So, it comes as no surprise that the brand is planning to expand its range of EVs beyond the current Spectre.
We’ve known about the British automaker’s plans to become an EV-only brand for quite some time. Its next EV will be an SUV that’s smaller than the Cullinan but is expected to still have that fabled Rolls-Royce luxury. It will be a little cheaper, too, and is expected to launch in early 2027.
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It’s unclear if this new model will share its powertrain with the current Spectre but given that it’s still a few years away, Rolls-Royce may be using more up-to-date batteries and electric motors by then. Whatever the case may be, this new model has the potential to be a strong seller.
Launching towards the end of 2028 will be a new all-electric sedan. This model will be hugely important for Rolls-Royce as it will serve as the successor to the iconic Phantom. That means it has very big shoes to fill and will need to be a home-run if the brand wants to convince buyers that it’s an upgrade over the car it’ll replace.
In the meantime, Auto News notes Rolls-Royce will push ahead with sales of its V12-powered models. The Cullinan was recently updated and continues to rock a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12. Production of this model is tipped to continue until the end of the decade. A direct replacement is not in the plans.
Rolls-Royce is also planning the future of the battery-electric Spectre. The new model was only unveiled a couple of years ago but a refreshed version will launch in 2027. It’s unclear what upgrades will be made, but powertrain and technology improvements are likely.
