Angus MacKenzie
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre II: Quick drive
The Rolls-Royce Spectre has been overhauled and the big ultra-luxury electric coupe now offers more comfort, technology and performance – for a price.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
Wagon
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
2.9 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
331kW / 600Nm
Power and torque
430kW / 900Nm
652km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
4 years
Doors
5
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Driver modes
Includes suspension: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Inner roof: yes
Wrap around: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
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Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
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Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 20 GB
Internal Memory /HD
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: Satellite View
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Over air updates
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
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Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Illuminated entry system
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Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Automatic door closing
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Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Side doors: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 218 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
Standard met: ZEV
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 2,894 cc
Engine code: EA839
Liters: 2.9 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
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Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Generic primary fuel type: Electric
System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
System
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Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 58 L
Tanks
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
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Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.25 in
Touch pad control: yes
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Location rear side: yes
Television: yes
Instrument cluster
Head-up display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Head-up display: Windscreen
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 652 km
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.1 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 249 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 249 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 450 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 331 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 600 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,700 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,900 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 584 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 584 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 430 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 430 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 900 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 900 Nm
Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.2 km/kWh
Combined: 22.2 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.6 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.4 mi/kWh
Combined: 222 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 530 km
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Manufacturer's name: quattro
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited slip differential
Location center: yes
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Tiptronic
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
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Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Multi-function: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Responsive suspension
—
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Levelling
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Levelling
Location front: yes
Operation: Automatic
Location rear: yes
Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 97
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 97
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Location rear: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 22 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 22 in
Body style
Body type: Wagon
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MLB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Wagon
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,510 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 505 L
Cargo capacity
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External dimensions
Front track: 1,580 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 129 mm
Overall height: 1,404 mm
Overall length: 4,781 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,022 mm
Overall width: 1,866 mm
Rear track: 1,575 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,700 mm
Wheelbase: 2,826 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,700 mm
Overall height: 1,573 mm
Overall length: 5,475 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,144 mm
Overall width: 2,017 mm
Wheelbase: 3,210 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,039 mm
Headroom rear: 971 mm
Hip room front: 1,476 mm
Hip room rear: 1,446 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,421 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,384 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,005.842 mm
Headroom rear: 939.8019 mm
Leg room front: 1,059.1821 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,457.9629 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,391.9228 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Type: Rear Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Type: Rear Hinged
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Operation: Remote
Type: Glass
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,100 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,350 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,745 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,745 kg
Tare weight: 1,709 kg
Weights
Published kerb weight: 2,890 kg
Tare weight: 2,890 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 755 w
Touch screen: yes
System
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Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
3D enhancement: yes
Brand name: Bang & Olufsen
Number of: 19
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
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Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo area
—
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
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Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy
On doors: Alloy
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Leather, Wood/Woodgrain
On doors: Leather, Wood/Woodgrain
On instrument panel: Leather, Wood/Woodgrain
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
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Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Electric adjustable: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Number: 2
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates brakes: yes
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Memory
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Memory
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bucket
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 4
Rear control for climate control: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
System
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 180 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 180
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 48
Full service
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Full service
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 48 months
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 20 Ah
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.4 kW
Voltage: 120 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 5.99 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 35.83 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 17.92 h
Duration (hours): 5.5 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 22 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 22 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 240 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.58 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 1.14 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 2.28 h
Duration (hours): 0.56 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 195 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 195 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 365 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 258.4 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 190 kW
Motor number 2: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 710 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 489.6 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 360 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 120 kWh
Onboard charger: 22 kW
Range: 468 km
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 102 kWh
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Type Type 1 (J1772): yes
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