Rolls-Royce chief executive Torsten Muller-Otvos says that the carmaker’s upcoming Spectre will not have a Tesla-like “Ludicrous” mode and offer a very different EV experience. The British carmaker is in the midst of a comprehensive testing and development program for the Spectre that will see it cover some 1.5 million miles (2.5 million km). Much of this testing is being conducted in France at the Miramas automotive test center and along the stunning French Riviera. Performance specifications for the car aren’t yet known but it should be quite rapid.
As the first all-electric vehicle from
Rolls-Royce, the Spectre will be a very important car for the brand. In fact,
the company will go all-electric by 2030. Asked whether this decision has gone
over well with its clientele, Muller-Otvos said that it has. The company’s boss
added that Rolls-Royce is open to the idea of leveraging BMW’s experience and
investment in hydrogen fuel cells.
While its powertrain will be new, the
design of the Spectre will be quite familiar with a long hood, a sleek
roofline, and pillarless doors. Muller-Otvos said the recognizable design is by
intention.
