This refers to the model presented in 2023 as the Lamborghini Lanzador concept. It was supposed to be a fully electric crossover with a 2+2 layout. The launch of the production version was planned by the end of the decade. Now the project is closed, and its place will be taken by a new model with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed in an interview with the Sunday Times that the electric car will not be included in the production lineup. According to him, a complete switch to electric could become an "expensive hobby," as interest in a fully electric model among brand customers is close to zero.
Winkelmann noted that Lamborghini buyers expect a full emotional experience from the car, including design, dynamics, and engine sound. In his opinion, modern electric vehicles still cannot provide the same effect. Therefore, internal combustion engines will remain a cornerstone of the model lineup for a long time.
The decision to halt the project was made at the end of 2025 following consultations with customers and dealers, as well as market analysis. The company concluded that investments in a fully electric model with the current level of demand would be financially unjustified.
The head of the company emphasized that plug-in hybrids (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV) combine the advantages of an electric battery, including additional torque at low revs, with the power and character of an internal combustion engine.
Answering a question about the possibility of releasing a fully electric model in the future, Winkelmann stated that such an option is not excluded, but only when the time is right. In the foreseeable future, the company will develop only hybrid versions. At the same time, Lamborghini will continue to work on electrification technologies to be prepared for changes in the market.
Source: Sunday Times