Lamborghini has officially canceled its first electric car, the Lanzador concept, citing low customer interest and financial risks. The brand now focuses on hybrid solutions.
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Lamborghini has officially scrapped plans for its first fully electric vehicle. According to insideevs, the decision was made before the model even reached the market, despite previously announced launch dates of 2028-2029.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, brand CEO Stephan Winkelmann stated that massive investments in electric vehicle development are financially irresponsible. He noted that customer interest in fully electric Lamborghini models remains practically zero, making such projects too risky.
The cancelled electric car was meant to be the production version of the Lanzador concept, unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August 2023. The concept featured a two-door design with increased ground clearance, a 2+2 seating layout, and two electric motors producing a combined output exceeding 1000 kW (approximately 1360 horsepower).
Initially, the Lanzador was planned exclusively as an electric vehicle. However, the most likely scenario now is a shift to a hybrid powertrain. This move better aligns with current market realities and allows the brand to meet future EU environmental regulations, which require a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2035 compared to 2021 levels.
Meanwhile, Lamborghini emphasizes that it has no plans to release a large, fully electric SUV in the foreseeable future. Instead, the company has already committed to hybrid solutions, having introduced the Lamborghini Urus with a maximum output of 789 horsepower and an electric-only range of up to 60 kilometers.