Rolls Royce is taking luxury driving into a new era with the release of its fully electric Spectre super coupe. The luxury automaker says the Rolls Royce Spectre is a “prophecy fulfilled,” and the world’s first ultra-luxury EV super coupe.
The brand that can make any head turn when one of its vehicles rolls by is entering a “bold new chapter” as it unveils its first electric vehicle.
However, Rolls Royce is no stranger to electric vehicles. Electrification, according to the automaker’s CEO, has been a part of Rolls Royce’s history for over 100 years. Rolls Royce founder Charles Royce said in 1900, “The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration, and they should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged.”
Mr. Royce was onto something there as electric vehicles are now rolling out at a record pace as consumers are increasingly looking for zero-emission transportation options.
Rolls Royce promised it would deliver a 100% electric vehicle in this decade, and it’s now making good on that promise.
After teasing the Rolls Royce Spectre prototype in September 2021, the automaker is officially releasing its first electric vehicle. Rolls Royce put its Spectre went through rigorous testing to ensure it embodies the “Rolls Royce experience in high definition,” representing the future of the brand and a new era of luxury.
2024 Rolls Royce Spectre
Meet the first fully electric Rolls Royce Spectre super coupe
The electric Rolls Royce Spectre is the next generation of Rolls Royce, its most powerful vehicle yet, and a successor to the Phantom Coupe.
The outside takes the best of Rolls Royce models featuring its iconic split headlights. The illuminated grille is the widest among any Rolls Royce, a striking difference from the direction most EVs have taken, to ensure it’s visible at any time of the day.
Rolls Royce redesigned the Spirit of Ecstasy, its quintessential symbol, with a lower stance to represent speed as “an intrinsic extension of her grace.”
As far as performance, the massive luxury EV will feature 577 HP and 664 lb-ft of torque, enough to power the coupe from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds, the automaker claims.
The Spectre includes an integrated battery, making it the stiffest Rolls Royce yet by about 30%. Although the company didn’t release specifics of the battery, it did note it’s aiming for an EPA-estimated range of up to 260 miles. Rolls Royce did confirm the Spectre will sit on the same platform as the legendary Phantom.
The inside gives the unmistakable feel of a Rolls Royce with pristine custom leather, an illuminated dashboard that adjusts upon opening the doors, and the iconic Rolls Royce canopy of stars introduced in 2007.
Rolls Royce didn’t give a specific price, but did say it would be priced between the Cullinan SUV ($348,500) and the Phantom ($460,000). Deliveries of the Rolls Royce Spectre are expected to begin in late 2023 as Rolls Royce trends towards an all-electric future by 2030.
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The Subaru BRZ may live on as an EV after all. Subaru wants its share of the sports car market, and an electric BRZ could hit the sweet spot.
Is Subaru launching an electric BRZ?
Subaru discontinued the BRZ in Europe in 2020 after the first generation. Although its twin, the Toyota GR86, was sold until the 2024 model year, the BRZ was released as a US-only model.
In its third generation, it could return as an EV. Speaking with Autocar, Subaru’s European head, David Dello Stritto, said, “Our options are open,” hinting that the BRZ could make a comeback in electric form.
Subaru’s global EV product boss, Inoue Masahiko, confirmed an electric version of the sports car “was under consideration.” He added that Subaru has extensively looked into an EV version of the BRZ with its partner, Toyota.
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Masahiko explained that “We did consider electrifying the BRZ and GR86, but the win-win relationship is more important.” So far, “We can’t get the kind of benefits from both sides,” he added.
2026 Subaru Uncharted EV (Source: Subaru)
Subaru is already launching several new electric vehicles in Europe, including the new Uncharted, E-Outback (known as Trailseeker in the US), and an updated Solterra SUV.
Stritto said that an electric sports car will depend on the success of these models first, especially the Uncharted. According to Subaru’s European boss, the Japanese automaker feels “very positively about Subaru enthusiasts, but we need to see how Uncharted does first.”
2026 Subaru Solterra EV (Source: Subaru)
As for an “electrified” powertrain, or hybrid, Masahiko said the vehicle’s packaging “would make it difficult,” adding an EV version would be “easier” to create.
The comments come after Stritto told Autocar last week that a new entry-level EV could also be in the works. However, that will also depend on how well the Uncharted sells.
For those in the US, don’t worry – Subaru is not planning to discontinue the BRZ. If it did launch as an EV, would you consider one? It would go up against the new Hyundai IONIQ 6 N and Tesla Model 3 Performance.
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The new Nissan LEAF will arrive at dealerships this fall, and to go with it, the company has introduced a new one-stop shop for EV chargers and more.
Nissan launches new shop for EV chargers and more
Nissan says it’s “building more than electric vehicles” after launching its new “Nissan Energy Marketplace” on Thursday.
The new one-stop shop was developed in collaboration with Electrum, a leading home energy marketplace provider. Electrum has built similar platforms for other major automakers, including Tesla (in certain regions), Hyundai, and Honda.
Nissan joins in just as the new and (much) improved LEAF is about to hit US dealerships. Through the new marketplace, you can research and find EV chargers, solar panels, and battery storage options.
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With the help of Electrum’s Energy Advisors, you can compare prices from a nationwide network of contractors. You can also find local, state, and federal incentives to reduce your costs further.
The 2026 Nissan LEAF will reach US dealerships this fall. Dropping the iconic hatch design, the LEAF is now all grown up with a more crossover SUV-like profile.
Nissan launches new Nissan Energy Marketplace (Source: Nissan)
Powered by a 75 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, the new LEAF has up to 303 miles of driving range. That’s a significant difference from the maximum 212-mile range offered on the outgoing model, which was powered by a 62 kWh battery.
2026 Nissan LEAF (Source: Nissan)
It can also recharge from 10% to 80% in as little as 35 minutes. Perhaps the best part is that the 2026 Nissan LEAF will include a built-in NACS port, enabling access to Tesla Superchargers.
Nissan has yet to reveal prices, but the new LEAF EV is expected to start in the $35,000 to $40,000 range. The new LEAF is one of ten new Nissan and Infiniti models slated to launch in North America by 2028, as the Japanese automaker seeks to revamp its brand. A new “adventure-focused” electric SUV is set to arrive around 2027, followed by a luxury Infiniti EV SUV.
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Two years after world leaders pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, a new report shows that most countries still aren’t planning like they mean it.
Global energy think tank Ember released new data showing that national targets for renewable energy have barely budged since the COP28 climate summit in 2023. Collectively, countries are now aiming for just 7.4 terawatts (TW) of renewable energy by 2030 – that’s only a 2% increase in ambition since the agreement was signed. To hit the global tripling goal of tripling renewables by 2030, we need to reach 11 TW. Right now, we’re still on track for just a doubling.
“The purpose of a national renewables target is less so to force more renewables to be built, but rather to make sure they are built smarter,” said Dr. Katye Altieri, global electricity analyst at Ember. Setting clear goals helps governments plan where to build projects and how to best integrate them into the grid, and it helps companies invest in supply chains. What results is cheaper, more secure electricity.
Since COP28, only 22 countries have updated their renewables targets, and most of them are in the European Union. Outside the EU, just seven countries have made changes. That sluggish response highlights how most governments are still moving at their usual planning pace, despite the climate emergency.
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The world’s biggest electricity producers haven’t done much either. The US still doesn’t have a national 2030 renewables target — and with Trump’s rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there’s little to no chance of that happening during this administration. India’s target of 500 GW hasn’t moved, but it’s already aligned with the tripling goal. Russia has no 2030 target at all, and no plans to set one.
China is finalizing its 15th Five-Year Plan for Energy, which is expected to include a 2030 renewables target, though it’s unclear if that will be part of the plan, its nationally determined contribution (NDC), or both. South Africa is also updating its Integrated Resource Plan, which could bring a new 2030 goal.
This report lands just as countries are gearing up for COP30 in Brazil, and without urgent, ambitious target updates and a clear path to implementation, the world is set to miss the 2030 goal. That would also be a missed opportunity to boost investment, cut fossil fuel use, and build a more affordable and resilient energy system.
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