Rolls-Royce marks its grand entrance into the Indian electric vehicle lineup with the official launch of the 'Specter'. Priced at Rs 7.5 crore (ex-showroom), the two-door electric coupe stands as the most expensive offering for private buyers in the country, positioning itself between the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Rolls Royce Phantom.

Rolls-Royce Specter: Engine, battery pack

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The Specter offers a robust 102kWh battery pack, accompanied by dual electric motors on each axle. This dynamic combination delivers a commanding 585bhp combined power output and a 900Nm torque.

The battery comes with rapid charging functionality — allowing it to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just 34 minutes with a 195 kW charger. Alternatively, a 50kW DC charger accomplishes the same feat in 95 minutes.

Rolls-Royce Specter: Performance, range

Rolls-Royce claims that the Specter offers a 530 km range, as per the WLTP cycle. Rolls-Royce Specter accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 4.5 seconds.

Rolls-Royce Specter: Design

Weighing in at 2,890 kg, the Specter is constructed on Rolls-Royce's all-aluminium spaceframe platform, known as the Architecture of Luxury. Notably, the stiffness of the Specter has been increased by 30 per cent, complemented by 4-wheel steering and active suspension.

The design of the Specter features a wide front grille, a split headlamp setup with ultra-slim LED daytime running lights (DRL), aero-tuned spirit of ecstasy, and bold shoulder lines. The electric coupe rides on 23-inch aero-tuned wheels.