Lamborghini’s first EV to pack up to 2,000 hp?

Thanks to some information shared by Volkswagen Group boss Oliver Blume, we have a better idea of the performance level that Lamborghini’s first electric car will achieve. This all-new model is set to arrive by 2029 and promises power levels of well over one megawatt (1,360 hp), possibly up to 2,000 hp.

Initially, Lamborghini promised to unveil its first all-electric model by 2028, but the launch date has been postponed by a year to allow the market interest in electric sports cars to mature further.

“Staying hybrid as long as possible is really the right strategy,” according to Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, as quoted by Autocar. But even with four more years to wait, information about the completely new model is trickling down slowly.

Up to 2,000 hp and 980 V battery system

At Volkswagen Group’s annual media conference, group CEO Oliver Blume said that the Lamborghini EV will use a platform developed by Porsche for Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche, with “up to 2,000 hp and 980 volts”, with a specific set-up for Lamborghini.

Lamborghini would likely benefit from the maximum performance this new platform can achieve. CEO Winkelmann stated that the brand’s first EV would exceed a power figure of 1 megawatt (1,360 hp).

A 980 V electrical architecture would not only allow for these extreme power figures but also enable high-speed charging. The fastest-charging car on the market is the Lotus Emeya, which achieves over 400 kW at a suitable DC charger thanks to its 800V battery system. Lamborghini has looked into sodium-ion batteries for its EV, which promise good performance without lithium.

Fourth model in the range

Lamborghini’s first electric model will be an addition to the range, not a successor to a current model. It will likely take its inspiration from the 2023 Lanzador concept car, a two-door crossover-style model blending the shape of the Urus SUV with that of the supercars Temerario and Revuelto. It will face competition by Ferrari’s first EV, which will also be a crossover but will already debut in October this year.

According to Lamborghini’s original plans, it would precede the electric successor to the Urus SUV, which will likely not launch before 2030, swapping the V8 engine built by Porsche for batteries.