Lamborghini is gearing up to launch its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) by the end of this decade. But why the long wait? Well, this isn’t just any EV—it’s set to be the most powerful electric supercar ever built for the road.
Electric supercars aren’t exactly new. We’ve already seen mind-blowing machines like the Lotus Evija and the Rimac Nevera. While their specs were impressive, they didn’t quite capture the attention they were expected to.
Even Rimac’s CEO, Mate Rimac, once admitted that wealthy buyers aren’t particularly interested in EV supercars. And honestly, can you blame them? If you’re dropping a fortune on a high-performance car, you probably want more than just speed—you want the roar of an engine to go with it.
But Lamborghini is on a mission to change that with its first fully electric supercar. The beast is based on the Lanzador 2+2 GT concept, first revealed in 2023. It will sit on a cutting-edge platform developed by Porsche for the Volkswagen Group’s luxury and performance brands, sharing components with Audi and Bentley.
Despite being an EV, Lamborghini’s CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, insists it’ll still have that signature Lambo magic. Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume even described it as “…something very emotional.” But what exactly does that mean?
For starters, the car is rumoured to pump out a jaw-dropping 2,000 HP and operate on a 980V system—something no other Lamborghini has ever done. Most EVs today use a 400V setup, with some high-performance models moving up to 800V for better efficiency and faster charging.
But Lamborghini is taking things even further, becoming the first to push past 900V. “It’s a very specific setup for Lamborghini,” Blume stated.
As for performance, expect an all-wheel-drive system inspired by the Lanzador concept, which featured two electric motors for maximum traction. Production will take place at Lamborghini’s iconic Sant’Agata headquarters in Italy, though details on where the body and batteries will be made remain under wraps.
Initially set for a 2028 release, Lamborghini has now pushed the launch back by a year. But Winkelmann is confident it’ll be a hit, predicting it will sell as well as the brand’s new entry-level model, the Temerario.
With all these game-changing features, Lamborghini’s first EV supercar might just be the one to finally win over petrolheads and luxury buyers alike.
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