Lamborghini Pumps the Brakes on Electric Dreams
Lamborghini just pushed its EV ambitions back a year. Not that we're complaining.
The raging bull won't charge into the electric arena until 2029, delaying its battery-powered debut by 12 months. CEO Stephan Winkelmann isn't apologizing either – he's calling it strategic patience.
Reading the Road Ahead
Winkelmann knows something most EV evangelists don't: the supercar market isn't begging for batteries.
"2029 is not late for our segment," he told Reuters with typical Italian confidence. The luxury performance market simply isn't ready for electric Lamborghinis in 2025 or 2026.
Smart move. While Ferrari rushes to market with its 2025 EV, Lamborghini's taking time to perfect the formula. They're letting others discover the landmines first.
What's Actually Coming
The delayed EV won't be a traditional supercar. It'll be a 2+2 grand tourer based on the Lanzador concept shown last year.
Expect a monster with:
- 2,000 bhp potential output
- Shared VW Group architecture with Porsche and Bentley
- Design language that won't make Lamborghini purists vomit
A fully electric Urus SUV will follow, also targeted for 2029.
Buying Time for Burning Fuel
Lamborghini's delay isn't just about perfecting batteries. It's about extending the life of combustion engines.
The EU's 2035 combustion ban faces a 2026 review. Synthetic fuels might offer a lifeline for specialty manufacturers. Lamborghini's betting on regulatory flexibility.
Meanwhile, Sant'Agata Bolognese continues churning out the hybrid Revuelto, Temerario, and Urus SE. These electrified stepping stones keep Lamborghini compliant while preserving what matters – the visceral, mechanical soul that makes a Lamborghini worth the price tag.
The electric future is coming. Lamborghini just ensured we get one more year of proper engine noise before it arrives.
