Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has revealed the primary tentative particulars of Lamborghini’s first electrical automobile, which is at the moment anticipated to reach in 2029.
Talking throughout VW Group’s annual normal assembly on Tuesday, Blume stated Lamborghini’s EV will use a platform being developed primarily by fellow VW Group model Porsche, with extra VW Group manufacturers Audi and Bentley additionally set to make use of the platform.
He described the platform as a very sporty design, with its electrical system working at 980 volts—larger than any present manufacturing EV. This enables autos on the platform to cost rapidly when utilizing a DC quick charger with ample present. Different advantages embody decreased warmth and energy losses, in addition to much less wiring materials, serving to to avoid wasting weight.
For comparability, Nio’s ET9 flagship contains a 900-volt electrical system. In accordance with the Chinese language automaker, the ET9 can cost at charges of as much as 600 kW, enabling 100 miles of vary to be added in lower than 5 minutes.
Blume additionally stated the platform will help energy outputs of as much as 2,000 hp, probably primarily based on the metric horsepower score VW Group makes use of. That may equate to 1,973 hp primarily based on the usual used within the U.S.
Lamborghini previewed a possible design for its EV with the Lanzador idea, revealed throughout 2023 Monterey Automotive Week. On the time, Lamborghini acknowledged that manufacturing would begin in 2028. Nonetheless, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann stated final December that the launch has been pushed again to 2029 as a result of slower-than-expected adoption of EVs, significantly within the high-performance phase.
Whereas the Lanzador is a high-riding coupe with 2+2 seating, Blume acknowledged throughout Tuesday’s assembly that the ultimate physique idea for the EV could be introduced at a later date—suggesting the design might have advanced for the reason that Lanzador. He assured followers that the design could be “typical Lamborghini,” that means extremely emotional and expressive.
He additionally confirmed that manufacturing will happen in Lamborghini’s residence of Sant’Agata Bolognese.