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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Lamborghini Urus EV delayed, plug-in hybrid to take the lead until 2029
Lamborghini Urus SE uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine working in conjunction with an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery pack. Check Offers Lamborghini's long-anticipated shift to electrification is undergoing a strategic rethink. While the brand has made bold proclamations about going electric, the reality of customer sentiment appears to be pulling it in a different direction—one that's less about full EVs and more about hybrid performance. The Urus EV, which had been expected to spearhead the electrification charge, has itself been pushed back as Lamborghini realigns its electrification strategy. Urus EV Timeline Pushed Back, Hybrid Takes Priority Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann recently affirmed that the all-electric version of the Urus SUV will no longer come as soon as it was initially scheduled. Instead, a next-generation Urus will debut as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), reflecting what Winkelmann described as a decision that will 'make our customers very happy." According to him, the hybrid version better aligns with the expectations of Lamborghini's clientele, who continue to prize performance and emotional driving experiences—attributes not easily replicated in current EVs. Also Read : Lamborghini Urus SE launched at ₹ 4.57 crore. Check what's new Though Winkelmann did not confirm an exact launch date, hints suggest the second-generation Urus could debut around 2029. A fully electric Urus, if it happens at all, is unlikely to arrive before 2035, giving Lamborghini ample time to monitor changes in global regulations, charging infrastructure, and consumer attitudes. Lanzador EV Also Faces Potential Delay Lamborghini's electrification ambitions aren't limited to the Urus. The Lanzador concept, unveiled at the 2023 Monterey Car Week, was introduced as a preview of the brand's fourth production model and first full EV. A futuristic 2+2 crossover with dual-motor AWD and a sustainable-material interior, the Lanzador was initially scheduled for launch by 2028. However, that timeline is now uncertain. Winkelmann indicated that a final decision on its production schedule will be made in early 2026, though he remains optimistic about a late-decade debut. Also Read : Lamborghini backs synthetic fuels to keep combustion engines alive beyond 2035 Luxury Carmakers Struggle With the EV Equation Lamborghini isn't alone in grappling with the supercar EV dilemma. The likes of Ferrari and Lotus have also encountered resistance from loyal customers who are understandably reluctant to embrace fully electric powertrains. For companies based on emotional performance and their specific engine notes, an evolution into a silent, torque-rich EV raises branding and experience hurdles. Meanwhile, Lamborghini will keep diversifying the Urus range with a PHEV version of the Urus Performante, merging electrification with driving passion that marks the brand. Whether or not the Urus EV ever takes to the road, Lamborghini is sending a message loud and clear: the future might be electric, but the heart of the raging bull won't go unheard just yet. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 12 Jul 2025, 14:05 pm IST
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Lamborghini Follows Ferrari By Delaying Major EV Launch
Still considered by some purists to be an affront to Lamborghini's lineage of iconic supercars, the Urus SUV isn't going anywhere. It's the brand's best-selling model, which is why the company is hard at work on the next generation of the high-performance SUV. We now have a clearer picture of what will power the next Urus, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirming that a plug-in hybrid will continue, but the planned Urus EV is being pushed back due to changing demands and regulations around new EVs. This comes mere weeks after Ferrari postponed the launch of one of its own EVs. From mass-market brands like Honda to exotic automakers like Lamborghini, everyone is putting the brakes on EVs and investing more heavily in hybrids. "We want to have a new [Urus] generation again as a plug-in hybrid," said Winkelmann when speaking to Autocar. "This is something very important for us and for our customers. And they were very happy to hear about this." The current Urus SE plug-in hybrid produces 789 horsepower from its 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 and electric motor, sending this heavy SUV from zero to 62 mph in a scant 3.4 seconds. It's expected that the next one will build on this same powertrain. Before this happens, Lamborghini will release a facelifted version of the current Urus (pictured above) that we expect to top 800 hp. That should keep fans busy until the all-new model arrives around 2029, which will likely once again raise the bar for performance. Instead of rushing to develop the Urus EV, Lamborghini has pushed it back to 2035, giving the brand more time to assess demand and market conditions for such a model - and EVs in general. Elsewhere within the Volkswagen Group, Porsche is forging ahead with its Cayenne EV, which is expected to arrive in 2026. "Now we [have] decided for the next generation, we have enough time to see what is happening in terms of acceptance, in terms of regulations, and in terms of infrastructure and, last but not least, also in terms of generational change," said Winkelmann of the Urus EV. This more cautious approach to launching EVs may also affect the Lanzador, a dramatic 2+2 grand tourer that was already delayed to 2029. Winkelmann said that at the start of next year, the company will decide whether to delay it further, perhaps as far back as the Urus EV in 2035. "We still have seven months of window to decide what to do next," he said. "We are very flexible and we are constantly thinking when it should be. We already postponed the car, because we saw that the adoption curve of the electrification around the globe is [under] the forecast we had a couple of years ago." We can't imagine too many diehard Lambo fans will be heartbroken over the delay of the brand's first fully electric models. As long as the next Urus sticks with at least a V8, it should still lead the super SUV segment for performance and driver appeal. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
