Rolls-Royce updates Spectre EV — one of the few luxury EVs performing well
Key takeaways
- The update arrives as much of the auto industry retreats from its electric ambitions, especially at the high-end.
- Spectre’s ultra-quiet propulsion, and strong power figures coupled with smooth acceleration were a good fit for the Rolls-Royce brand, which values road isolation and “waftability” as top motoring qualities.
- “Spectre is a landmark motor car for Rolls-Royce,” the company’s CEO Chris Brownridge said in a statement. “It amplifies the qualities our clients value most: silence, effortlessness, and abundant power.”
Rolls-Royce updates Spectre EV — one of the few luxury EVs performing well Pras Subramanian · Senior Reporter Updated Tue, June 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM GMT+7 4 min read BMW.DE RR.L RACE ARGGY VWAGY Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW.DE) on Tuesday unveiled Spectre Series II, a refreshed version of its luxury EV, adding 18% more range, faster charging, and a new suite of bespoke interior options. The update arrives as much of the auto industry retreats from its electric ambitions, especially at the high-end.
Last year, Specter was the British automaker’s second-best-selling model globally, behind only the Phantom sedan, a surprise as many rivals struggled to find buyers willing to spend supercar money on a battery-powered vehicle.
Spectre’s ultra-quiet propulsion, and strong power figures coupled with smooth acceleration were a good fit for the Rolls-Royce brand, which values road isolation and “waftability” as top motoring qualities. It’s a recipe that seemingly has not worked for other brands.