In 2021, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars made a historic announcement that would shape the marque’s history forever. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars declared its commitment to electric technology by both announcing Spectre, an all-electric car with first customer deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2023, and that by the end of 2030, the marque’s entire portfolio would be fully electric. Since this significant moment in the storied history of Rolls-Royce, Spectre has been on a remarkable journey, including completing a highly demanding testing programme, spanning 2.5 million kilometres. Last October, Spectre was unveiled to the world at the Home of Rolls-Royce in West Sussex, England, and response from across the globe has been overwhelmingly positive.
Now, ahead of first client deliveries later this year, Spectre made its North India debut on 19 January in New Delhi. The world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, on a regional tour, is being shown to clients and media alike, providing a look into Rolls-Royce’s electric future.
Spectre heralds the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the start of the marque’s all-electric era. Spectre represents a promise made, a prophecy kept and a remarkable undertaking. Spectre demonstrates how perfectly Rolls-Royce is suited to electrification. By the end of 2030, its entire product portfolio will be fully electric.
The marque has a long-standing connection with electric technologies; in 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder Charles Rolls prophesised an electric future for the motor car. Having experienced an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw the technology’s suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. In 2011, Rolls-Royce showcased a fully electric Experimental Phantom concept named 102EX. This was followed by 103EX, a dramatic design study that anticipated a bold electric future for the marque.
Pricing in India starts from* INR 7.5 Crore (ex showroom).
Rolls-Royce cars are bespoke – hand built to customer specifications.
Spectre Ownership:
• Four-year warranty, unlimited mileage (unless the car is for commercial use)
• 10-year warranty for battery
• Service inclusive covers maintenance costs, less consumables
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• In the event of charge depletion Rolls-Royce service will send Spectre to nearest charging station
• Regional flying doctor 24/7 on standby in extreme cases if Spectre “fails to proceed”
• All Rolls-Royce technicians in India are fully trained on Spectre with Electric certification, ahead of customer cars arriving in market Q4
ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE – KEY TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS
Number of doors/seats 2 doors / 4 seats
Vehicle length 5475 mm
Vehicle width (excl mirrors) 2017 mm
Vehicle width (incl mirrors) 2144 mm
Vehicle height (unladen) 1573 mm
Wheelbase 3210 mm
Turning circle 12.7 m
Kerb weight 2890 kg
DRIVING PERFORMANCE
Power 430kW (584 hp)
Torque 900Nm
Acceleration 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds).
ELECTRIC MOTORS
Number of motors 2
Type of motors Separately Excited Synchronous Motor (SSM)
Front motor power 190kW / 365 Nm
Rear motor power 360kW / 710 Nm
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
Net capacity 102 kWh
RANGE AND CHARGING
Range 530km (329 miles) WLTP
Charging 10-80% 195 kW (DC) max 34 minutes
Charging 10-80% 50 kW (DC) 95 minutes
Charging 0-100% 22 kW (AC) 5 hours 30 minutes
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