Lamborghini has given into the inevitable and announced its range-wide electrification plans for the next decade.
Following the mild-hybrid Sian coupe that was revealed in September 2019, Lamborghini will expand its hybrid range with a new model in 2023.
It’s expected to be a plug-in hybrid version of the Urus super SUV, likely a pumped-up version of the related Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid’s powertrain, which combines the shared 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 with an electric motor.
And then by 2025, the replacements for the entry-level Huracan and Aventador supercars will make their debut with some form of electrification, with the latter set keep the famous V12 alive for at least one more generation.
But the big news is what’s happening in the second half of this decade: the introduction of Lamborghini’s first all-electric supercar, plus others, which are otherwise shrouded in mystery.
That said, the hybrid push alone will help Lamborghini to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 50 per cent by 2025.
Needless to say, the Raging Bull has lot in store this decade, so stay tuned. Time will tell if the €1.5 billion investment is worthwhile.
Justin Hilliard
Head of Editorial
Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum.
That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time.
And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all.
In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.
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