Rolls-Royce announces Spectre Series II. Increased range, charging times and power
The update comes four years after the launch of the luxury brand's first electric car from the BMW group. Since then Spectre has surpassed the registrations of both the V12-powered Ghost saloon and the Phantom limousine: it is the best-selling Rolls, after the Cullinan SUV.
Rolls-Royce presents the new Spectre Series II which introduces technical solutions designed to increase the range to over 600 km, as well as recharging times from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 30 minutes, while power is approaching 700 hp. These innovations will also be introduced on Rolls-Royce's second electric model, a larger suv than the Cullinan, arriving in 2027. Among the new features is the battery cell technology, the same as in the new i7 and supplied by parent company BMW. The solution increases the Spectre's range from 538 to 634 km. All thanks to Gen6 cylindrical cells credited with better cooling and higher energy density.
Customisation also available
Like the revamped BMW i7 flagship, the Spectre Series II uses a 400V electric architecture. Both Spectre variants, however, are now more powerful. The standard version with twin engines and all-wheel drive delivers 593 hp, up from 577 hp before, while the performance-oriented Black Badge version gains 21 hp to 671 hp, the same as the BMW hypercar that competes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Torque is also increased: in Normal mode, the standard Series II has around 1,000 Nm, while the sportier Black Badge has 1,200 Nm in Spirited mode. Also increasing is the range of customisations made by Bespoke, the dedicated division of Rolls-Royce.
The Spectre Series II arrives a week after the Ferrari Luce
In terms of personalisation, the Spectre Series II features new Ethereal Blue paint and 23-inch hand-finished super wheels. In addition to an expanded range of interior options, there is an Iced Black exterior package with some matte black chrome elements including the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy. Rolls-Royce has announced that the starting price of the standard Series II will start at £330,000, around 380,000 euros, while the top Black Badge will go up to £400,000, around 460,000 euros. To which must then be added the possible customisations. With the Spectre II, in short, Rolls-Royce is preparing to launch a challenge to the controversial Ferrari Luce unveiled just a week ago.
