2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre
Overview
Rolls-Royce is taking its ultimate-luxury ethos to a new realm with the all-electric 2024 Spectre coupe. Although it rides on the same platform as the Phantom sedan and Cullinan SUV, the Spectre offers a fully electric powertrain that includes two electric motors that combine for 577 horsepower. The driving range is estimated to be around 260 miles per charge, which does not place the Spectre among the long-range EV cohort with less-expensive rivals such as the Tesla Model S and the Lucid Motors Air. But buyers with the $400,000 or so available to buy a Spectre, aren’t likely to road trip when their private jet is always standing ready at the nearby airfield. The Spectre is Rolls-Royce’s first attempt at an EV, but the company says it’s merely the first in a series and that its gasoline-powered models will be phased out of the lineup and replaced entirely with EVs by 2030.
What’s New for 2024?
The Spectre is a new addition to the Rolls-Royce lineup and its first customers can expect to take delivery by the end of 2023.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Rolls-Royce hasn’t released much information about the Spectre yet, including its price tag. We expect to see classic Rolls-Royce features and options on the new coupe, including a series of highly-customizable packages offered through the company’s Bespoke design service.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
All Spectres will come with a dual-motor electric powertrain with 577 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Rolls-Royce says that’s enough to move the 6559-pound coupe to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. You may scoff at that estimate and point to the Tesla Model S Plaid that hit 60 mph in 2.1 seconds in our testing, but we’d be quick to remind you that Rolls-Royce’s brand ethos is more about quiet cruising than mind-bending performance. Rolls-Royce has installed cutting-edge adaptive suspension and chassis components to ensure a peerless ride and the engineers also made room for 700 kilograms of sound-deadening material to make sure the cabin remains whisper quiet.
More on the Spectre Coupe
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Rolls-Royce hasn’t said how large the Spectre’s battery is but it’s estimating a driving range of about 260 miles per charge. Charging should be available via a DC fast-charging station, but we’d wager a guess that most Spectre buyers will have a charging system installed at their estates so they aren’t forced to wait around in the parking lot of a Walmart like the rest of us.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Spectre’s cabin offers space for four with bucket seats in both rows. Anyone who’s familiar with Rolls-Royce’s current interior design will find a familiar one here, although the company has added several design features that are unique to Spectre. For example, in addition to the brand’s signature starry-night headliner, the Spectre’s door panels rock a similar sheen with tiny LED lights sparkling in the area surrounding the armrests. We don’t know all the details or have a detailed list of options and features but the Spectre should be available with a seemingly endless array of personalization options and material choices.
The Car and Driver Difference
As more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about:
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe Infotainment and Connectivity Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
