2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview
Rolls-Royce is a name synonymous with luxury—and not just luxury, ultra-luxury. Whether your discerning tastes settle on the Cullinan, Ghost, or Phantom, all deliver the utmost in quiet, comfortable motoring. But the brand's electric Spectre coupe takes it a step further with a truly silent electric powertrain.
A pair of electric motors provides all-wheel drive and an output of either 577 or 650 horsepower, depending on which model you choose. Acceleration is effortless, but don't expect the Spectre to carve corners alongside the world's premier sports coupes. This two-door is more for relaxed cruising.
Expert Tip: If you want a similarly luxurious experience with a side of athleticism, consider a model from Rolls-Royce's main rival, Bentley.
What's New for 2026?
The Spectre isn't expected to pick up any significant changes for 2026.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is expected to start around $398,000 and go up to $468,000 depending on the trim and options.
Spectre
$398,000 (est)
Spectre Black Badge
$468,000 (est) 0 $100k $200k $300k $400k $500k $600k $700k $800k
Rolls-Royce will let you customize a Spectre pretty much any way you want. And that's a good thing, because, with a price tag this high, we expect buyers will want something truly personalized. We'd go with the more powerful Black Badge model because, well, why not?
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
EV Motors: 577-hp dual motor (standard); 650-hp dual-motor (Black Badge)
577-hp dual motor (standard); 650-hp dual-motor (Black Badge) Drivetrain: all-wheel drive
The standard Spectre comes with a dual-motor electric powertrain with 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. After taking the Spectre on a test drive, we can assure you this is more than enough power to move the big coupe with authority. The Black Badge variant gets a sharp increase in power and torque to 650 horsepower and 793 pound-feet.
Although sharp impacts still make themselves known, Rolls-Royce has installed adaptive suspension to ensure an appropriately isolated ride over all but the biggest bumps, and the engineers also made room for a massive amount of sound-deadening material to maintain a whisper-quiet cabin.
And oh, how quiet it is. On the road, the Spectre is so silent inside that your ears pick up almost no sounds until you get up to 80 mph, and the wind starts to only slightly penetrate into the tomb-like cabin. At our test track, we recorded a very quiet 63-dB reading on our sound meter at a 70 mph cruise.
0–60-MPH Times
In Comparison: You may scoff at a 3.7-second result and point to the Tesla Model S Plaid that hit 60 mph in 2.1 seconds in our testing, but we'd be quick to remind you that Rolls-Royce's brand ethos is more about quiet cruising than mind-bending performance. The Black Badge model will certainly be quicker to 60 mph than the standard one we tested, but we won't know exactly how quick it is until we can put it through its paces.
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Range, Charging, and Battery Life
C/D Range Test(s): 260 miles
260 miles EPA EV Range: 251-277 miles
The Spectre sports a 102.0-kWh battery borrowed from the BMW i7, which is estimated to provide a driving range of up to 253 miles per charge when paired with 23-inch wheels. Going with the smaller 22-inch wheels increases the range estimate to as much as 277 miles per charge. Our test car wore the 23-inch wheels but still delivered an impressive 260 miles in our real-world highway range testing.
DC fast-charging is standard, but we'd guess that most Spectre buyers will have a charging system installed at their estates so they aren't forced to wait around in the parking lot of a Walmart like the rest of us.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
EPA City Rating(s): 67-74 MPGe
67-74 MPGe EPA Highway Rating(s): 74-82 MPGe
The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Spectre yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings as high as 74 MPGe city, 82 MPGe highway, and 77 MPGe combined. MPGe stands for miles per gallon of gas equivalent, an EPA metric that estimates PHEV and EV vehicle fuel efficiency. For more information about the Spectre's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: The Spectre's cabin offers space for four with bucket seats in both rows. Anyone familiar with Rolls-Royce's current interior design will find a similarly sybaritic one here, although the company has added several design features that are unique to Spectre. For example, in addition to the brand's signature starry-night headliner, the Spectre's door panels rock a similar twinkle with tiny LED lights sparkling in the area surrounding the armrests. There is also a seemingly endless array of personalization options and material choices.
Second Row: Rear-hinged coach doors take some getting used to, but they open wide to make accessing the rear seat easy. The second row isn't as spacious as the first, but the seats are comfortable, and the Spectre offers plenty of amenities to accompany the cozy environment.
Cargo Capacity: Considering the Spectre's size, its 10-cubic-foot trunk could be considered a little small, but it's easy to access thanks to a power trunk lid and should offer enough space for a weekend's worth of luggage or a sizable haul of shopping bags.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Infotainment: 10.1-inch touchscreen
10.1-inch touchscreen Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Audio System: 18-speaker Bespoke Audio stereo
All Spectres come with a touchscreen infotainment system nestled into their well-trimmed dashboards. A digital gauge cluster is standard, too. The technology is well-integrated into the Spectre's interior design and doesn't distract from the ambiance. A Bespoke Audio stereo system is available and includes attractive aluminum speaker grilles.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Rolls-Royce offers several driver-assistance features as standard, including automated emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
For information about the Spectre's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Like the rest of the Rolls-Royce lineup, the Spectre comes with a four-year warranty and maintenance package, which doesn't expire at a certain mileage limit.
Limited Warranty: four years or unlimited miles
four years or unlimited miles Powertrain Warranty: four years or unlimited miles
four years or unlimited miles Complimentary Maintenance: four years or unlimited miles
C/D Test Results and Specs
We test every vehicle we can. Data in the chart below may be for a different model year if the model remained unchanged from when we last tested it.
Specifications
Specifications
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre
Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $422,750/$501,575
Options: Spectre Launch package, $22,400; Rolls-Royce Bespoke audio, $11,425; 23-inch Wing Spoke part polished wheels, $10,675; Navy Blue leather finishing pack, $5975; advanced driver assistance systems (steering and lane guide assist, lane change assist, active cruise control), $5800; Turchese contrast seat piping, $4800; Sindora open pore, $3500; polished stainless steel package, $2950; Turchese colored stitching, $2500; Turchese extended piping, $2350; Navy Blue colored steering wheel, $2325; Navy Blue umbrella canopy, $1775; VIN plaque, $1400; Turchese colored instrument panel inner stitch, $950
POWERTRAIN
Front Motor: current-excited synchronous AC, 255 hp, 269 lb-ft
Rear Motor: current-excited synchronous AC, 483 hp, 524 lb-ft
Combined Power: 577 hp
Combined Torque: 664 lb-ft
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 102.0 kWh
Onboard Charger: 11 kW
Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 195 kW
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 16.1-in vented disc/15.8-in vented disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Elect
F: 255/40R-23 104Y ★
R: 295/35R-23 108Y ★
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 126.4 in
Length: 215.6 in
Width: 79.4 in
Height: 61.9 in
Passenger Volume: 94 ft3
Trunk Volume: 10 ft3
Curb Weight: 6443 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.7 sec
100 mph: 8.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.0 sec @ 116 mph
130 mph: 16.1 sec
150 mph: 27.2 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.5 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 1.7 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 157 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 321 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.90 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY AND CHARGING
Observed: 67 MPGe
75-mph Highway Range: 260 mi
Average DC Fast-Charge Rate, 10–90%: 118 kW
DC Fast-Charge Time, 10–90%: 44 min
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 74/71/79 MPGe
Range: 266 mi
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Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles Electrical components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles Specifications Specifications 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-motor, rear/all-wheel-drive, 6-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $74,295/$88,695 POWERTRAIN turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 310 hp, 295 lb-ft + AC motor, 145 hp, 228 lb-ft (combined output: 455 hp, 523 lb-ft; 15-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; 3.7-kW onboard charger) Transmissions, F/R: 8-speed automatic/direct-drive CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink Brakes, F/R: 14.4-in vented disc/13.4-in vented disc Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 275/40R-21 107V M+S VOL DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 117.5 in Length: 195.0 in Width: 76.1 in Height: 69.7 in Passenger Volume, F/M/R: 53/46/31 ft3 Cargo Volume, Behind F/M/R: 66/36/13 ft3 Curb Weight: 5124 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 4.8 sec 100 mph: 12.0 sec 1/4-Mile: 13.4 sec @ 105 mph Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.2 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.6 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.4 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 113 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 181 ft Braking, 100–0 mph: 363 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.80 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 23 MPGe 75-mph Highway Driving, EV/Hybrid Mode: 49 MPGe/25 mpg 75-mph Highway Range, EV/Hybrid Mode: 25/470 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway, Hybrid Mode: 27/26/27 mpg Combined Gasoline + Electricity: 58 MPGe EV Range: 32 mi C/D TESTING EXPLAINED More Features and Specs
