Summary
Lamborghini's chief executive, Stephan Winkelmann, stated that the company will continue to focus on internal combustion engines and hybrids for at least the next decade. Despite previous plans for all-electric models, the company now sees waning enthusiasm for electric cars and considers hybrids a better option. Lamborghini is reassessing its plans for future electric vehicles, such as the Lanzador.
Key Facts
- Lamborghini will use internal combustion engines for at least the next 10 years.
- The company sees a decline in enthusiasm for electric cars among buyers.
- Lamborghini is considering whether the new Lanzador model will be all-electric or a hybrid.
- Currently, Lamborghini's main models, the Temerario and Revuelto, are plug-in hybrids.
- The Urus SUV is available as both a plug-in hybrid and a conventional petrol car.
- A previously planned all-electric SUV model has been delayed until at least 2035.
- Lamborghini sold about 10,000 cars last year, a small fraction compared to global car production.
- New petrol and diesel cars, including plug-in hybrids, are set to be banned in the EU and the UK from 2035.
