Rolls-Royce isn’t saying much yet, but something big is coming. On February 18, 2025, the company will reveal its most powerful car ever. They haven’t named it, but there’s a good chance it’s the Spectre Black Badge—a high-performance version of their first electric car. Last month, CEO Chris Brownridge confirmed that a new EV is on the way this year. He didn’t get into specifics, but the clues are hard to miss. Rolls-Royce has a history of giving its models the Black Badge treatment, adding more power and sharper handling. The Spectre is already in the lineup, so an upgraded version makes sense. Read More Ford Won’t Let Mustang GTD Owners Sell for Two Years What’s Under the Hood? The Rolls-Royce Spectre may be an ultra-luxury grand tourer, but it moves with serious intent. With 577 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, its dual electric motors push this nearly three-ton coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Feeding those motors is a 102 kWh battery pack, giving the Spectre a range of up to 266 miles. Like most modern EVs, it supports DC fast charging, though Rolls-Royce hasn’t shared exact charge times. Interestingly, the Spectre shares its battery tech with the BMW i7, a clear sign of its ties to its parent company’s engineering. Rolls-Royce hasn’t revealed numbers of Spectre Black Badge yet, but expect more power, possibly a stronger battery, and maybe even a few chassis tweaks to make it feel sharper. Rolls-Royce’s Electric Expansion is Moving Faster Than Expected Rolls-Royce doesn’t usually rush things, but its shift to electric is picking up speed. The Spectre, the brand’s first EV, is already a sellout, with orders booked through 2025 before production even got rolling. It’s a signal that Rolls-Royce buyers are ready for an all-electric future. Read More Dodge CEO Says a Sub-$30K Halo Car Could Happen Next up? Two new EVs. A full-size electric SUV arrives in early 2027, smaller than the Cullinan but built to offer the same level of luxury. Then, in late 2028, a new electric sedan is expected to take over from the Phantom. If all goes to plan, the lineup will be fully electric by 2030—though, with EV demand shifting, Rolls-Royce might adjust that goal. In the meantime, the Spectre is getting some upgrades of its own. The Black Badge version is likely to debut tomorrow (February 18). A mid-cycle update is also planned for 2027. Source: Rolls-Royce | Instagram
