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Rolls-Royce Spectre
Car and Driver rates the Spectre 10/10, saying it brings Rolls-Royce's unparalleled luxury to the EV segment in a particularly grand fashion, with a pair of electric motors providing all-wheel drive and an output of either 577 or 650 horsepower depending on the model, effortless acceleration, but not the cornering of the world's premier sports coupes, since this two-door is more for relaxed cruising. MotorTrend says no doubt about it, the Spectre, Rolls-Royce's first all-electric car, is a real Rolls-Royce, and potentially even better than its gas-powered cars, since the automaker's V-12 engines were the epitome of silence and smoothness but combustion engines can only be so invisible, whereas electric motors deliver torque with no sound or delay, and the Black Badge Spectre is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built, with electric motors producing a combined 659 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque, though charging speed is merely decent, limiting it for long-distance driving.
10/10 luxury, now electric
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the Spectre 10/10, saying it brings Rolls-Royce's unparalleled luxury to the EV segment in a particularly grand fashion, with a pair of electric motors providing all-wheel drive and an output of either 577 or 650 horsepower depending on the model, and effortless acceleration, though it's built more for relaxed cruising than for carving corners alongside the world's premier sports coupes.
Potentially better than the gas-powered cars
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says no doubt about it, the Spectre, Rolls-Royce's first all-electric car, is a real Rolls-Royce, and potentially even better than its gas-powered cars, since electric motors deliver torque with no sound or delay, surpassing even the silence and smoothness of the automaker's V-12 engines.
The most powerful Rolls-Royce ever
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Black Badge Spectre is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built, with electric motors producing a combined 659 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque, though charging speed is merely decent, limiting it for long-distance driving.
Questions buyers ask
What is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever made?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Black Badge Spectre, with 659 hp and 792 lb-ft.
How much horsepower does the Rolls-Royce Spectre have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 577 or 650 hp depending on the model.
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The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 577 / 650 horsepower across its electric grand touring coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Spectre seats 4 and is a Electric grand touring coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Spectre.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre
Rolls-Royce's first series-production EV; standard Spectre delivers 577 hp with up to 291 miles of EPA range, while Black Badge steps up to 650 hp.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Rolls-Royce Spectre model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Rolls-Royce Spectre.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-sized luxury electric grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Spectre was formally launched in Napa Valley, California in 2023. The first deliveries of the car were made in the last quarter of 2023.
Source: Rolls-Royce Spectre (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Rolls-Royce Spectre at a glance
- Production
- 2023–present
- Model years
- 2024–present
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
- Class
- Full-size ultra-luxury car (F), Grand tourer (S)
- Body style
- 2-door coupe
- Layout
- Dual-motor all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Architecture of Luxury
- Electric motor
- 2× BMW eDrive Separately Excited Synchronous Motors (SSMs)
- Power output
- Standard:, 430 kW, 900 Nm, Black Badge:, 485 kW, 1075 Nm, Standard (Series II):, 442 kW, 900 Nm, Black Badge (Series II), 500 kW, 1100 Nm
- Electric range
- 264 mi (EPA), 321 mi (WLTP), 629 km (Series II) (WLTP)
- Wheelbase
- 3210 mm
- Length
- 5453 mm
- Width
- 2080 mm
- Height
- 1559 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Predecessor
- Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013)
- Related models
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
- Designer
- Jan Rosenthal
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB)… Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of…
- September 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module. BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI… Consequence: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and…
- February 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of… Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of…
Year by year
The Rolls-Royce Spectre across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 78–82 | $950 | 4 | ||
| 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 70–77 | $1,000–$1,100 | 4 | ||
| 2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 70–77 | $1,000–$1,100 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre | 73–81 | $950–$1,050 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Rolls-Royce Spectre, one model year at a time.
| Step | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 73.5 to 80.0 | 264 to 316 | Labels: Spectre (22 inch wheels), Spectre Black Badge (22 inch wheels), Spectre Black Badge (23 inch wheels) | Labels: Spectre (22 inch Wheels), Spectre Black Badge (22 inch Wheels), Spectre Black Badge (23 inch Wheels) |
| 2025 to 2026 | Labels: Spectre (22 inch Wheels), Spectre Black Badge (22 inch Wheels), Spectre Black Badge (23 inch Wheels) | Labels: Spectre (22 inch wheels), Spectre Black Badge (22 inch wheels), Spectre Black Badge (23 inch wheels) | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 77.0 to 73.5 | 278 to 264 | Labels: Spectre (23 inch Wheels) | Labels: Spectre (23 inch wheels) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 585 | – | 6,462 | – | – | – |
| Black Badge | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 659 | – | 6,455 | – | – | $467,750 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Rolls-Royce Spectre model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | Dual Electric Motors | 585–659 | 6,455–6,462 | – | – |
| 2025 | 2 | Dual Electric Motors | 585–659 | 6,455–6,462 | – | – |
| 2024 | 1 | Dual Electric Motors | 584 | 6,462 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Rolls-Royce Spectre: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | stability control |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | stability control, electrical system, brakes |
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Rolls-Royce Spectre?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Rolls-Royce Spectre model year: recall counts across the 2 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Rolls-Royce Spectre by model year?
2025: stability control. 2024: stability control, electrical system, brakes.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Spectre come in?
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre (electric grand touring coupe) comes in 2 trims: Spectre, Spectre Black Badge.
Q02What are the 2026 Spectre trims?
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre trims are Spectre, Spectre Black Badge, listed from the entry Spectre up to the top Spectre Black Badge.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Spectre use?
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 577 / 650 horsepower across its electric grand touring coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Spectre have?
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is rated at 577 / 650 horsepower (Dual electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Spectre?
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is offered with Standard AWD.