Rolls-Royce is accelerating its all-electric journey, with reports indicating the ultra-luxury brand is developing two additional electric models—a full-size SUV and a sedan—set to expand its EV lineup beyond the pioneering Spectre coupe. These upcoming EVs are expected to launch before the end of the decade, even as prototypes undergo rigorous testing, including recent winter trials that have already yielded spy shots of the SUV.
Following the successful introduction of the Spectre—Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric vehicle, which blends signature serenity with instant torque and zero-emissions propulsion—the brand is committed to a fully electric portfolio by 2030. The new models aim to preserve Rolls-Royce’s hallmark “waftability,” effortless power delivery, and unparalleled silence, now amplified by electric propulsion that eliminates engine noise entirely for an even more refined experience.
The most imminent addition is an all-electric SUV, recently spied during cold-weather testing in Scandinavia. Slated for launch in early 2027, this high-sided vehicle (as Rolls-Royce terms it) will be dimensionally smaller than the current V12-powered Cullinan but will remain a commanding full-size SUV. Spy images reveal evolutionary design cues, including a long bonnet, upright grille, coach doors, vertically oriented taillights reminiscent of the Cullinan, and a slab-sided profile with a prominent D-pillar. While it shares visual DNA with the existing Cullinan, the electric variant appears lower and more streamlined, likely benefiting from aerodynamic optimizations suited to EV efficiency.
The platform underpinning this electric SUV remains unconfirmed, though it could leverage advancements from parent company BMW Group’s upcoming Neue Klasse architecture or evolve the aluminum space-frame used in the Spectre and current models. Battery technology is poised for a significant step forward, with a probable shift to cylindrical cells (from prismatic) promising improved energy density, thermal management, and longevity. This upgrade, aligned with BMW’s next-gen EV strategy, is expected to deliver a claimed range exceeding 400 km (approximately 250+ miles), surpassing the Spectre’s WLTP-rated 520+ km while addressing real-world demands for ultra-luxury travel.
Power will come from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, delivering effortless acceleration and well over 500 horsepower—likely approaching or exceeding 600 hp in potential Black Badge variants—while prioritizing smooth, isolated progress over outright sportiness. The electric SUV will compete in the rarefied ultra-luxury segment, potentially rivaling Bentley’s upcoming electric Urban SUV (due around the same timeframe) but offering greater presence and traditional Rolls-Royce opulence.
Following the SUV, Rolls-Royce is reportedly developing an all-electric sedan expected in late 2028. This model is anticipated to succeed the iconic Phantom as the brand’s new flagship, carrying forward the legacy of supreme comfort and bespoke craftsmanship in a silent, emission-free format. Details remain scarce, but it will likely feature similar battery and motor advancements for exceptional range and performance tailored to long-distance grand touring.
Even before production begins, these developments underscore Rolls-Royce’s strategy to lead rather than follow in the electrification wave. By integrating cutting-edge EV technology with handcrafted luxury, timeless design, and the inherent advantages of electric drive—such as instantaneous torque, zero vibrations, and profound quietude—the brand positions its future EVs as the ultimate expression of “quiet luxury.” As the Cullinan continues with its V12 until around 2030, these new models will gradually transition the lineup, ensuring clients experience the pinnacle of serenity on the road.
With the Spectre already proving the formula works, Rolls-Royce’s expanding electric family promises to redefine ultra-luxury mobility—where silence isn’t just golden, it’s electric.
