In a feature by the Sustainability magazine, Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has officially scrapped its plans to launch all-electric models, pivoting instead toward a long-term strategy built entirely around plug-in hybrids. The move comes as global demand for fully electric vehicles declines sharply among its affluent customer base.
Although Lamborghini had introduced its first all-electric concept, the Lanzador, in 2023, the brand has confirmed that it no longer intends to bring the model to market. This strategic U-turn reflects a broader reassessment within the luxury automotive segment regarding the “acceptance curve” for battery-powered performance cars.
Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann told The Times that the market for fully electric supercars had “effectively stalled.” He cautioned that the development of EVs risked turning into “an expensive hobby” for the brand, adding that the acceptance curve for battery technology among its customers was now “close to zero.”
According to Stephan, the Lanzador will be replaced by a plug-in hybrid alternative, meaning Lamborghini’s entire lineup will consist of plug-in hybrids by 2030. He also confirmed that the automaker would continue producing traditional combustion engine vehicles “for as long as possible” to satisfy ongoing demand.
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