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Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- 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.
Motor 1
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Lamborghini Walks Back Urus EV, Plans Hybrid Instead
Lamborghini is joining the chorus of other carmakers delaying the launch of new electric vehicles. The brand's CEO has revealed in a recent interview that the next-generation Urus will retain a plug-in hybrid powertrain as the automaker postpones the launch of the battery-electric version, which might not arrive until 2035. Brand boss Stephan Winkelman blamed uncertainty in the regulations for the delay, telling Autocar that keeping the PHEV powertrain was 'very important for us and for the customers.' He added that they would be 'very happy' to hear that the Urus will continue to have a combustion engine. Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1, Lamborghini However, Winkelman provided no details about the new SUV's potential powertrain to the publication. The 2025 Urus SE pairs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with an electric motor to produce 789 horsepower and 701 pound-feet of torque. It's the most potent version of the SUV yet. The next-generation Urus will arrive in 2029, as previously announced. Lamborghini is just delaying the launch of the electric version. It was supposed to arrive after its first electric model went on sale, but Lamborghini has already had to postpone that car as well. And it might have to delay it even further, according to the report. Lamborghini has already had to push the launch of a production version of the Lanzador concept from 2028 to 2029 . The European Union could make changes to its ban on combustion engines next year, potentially extending the life of the combustion engine on the continent. Lamborghini has also expressed hope that synthetic fuels might viably replace gasoline in the future, and the company isn't alone in exploring alternative plans to changing market conditions. Many other automakers are adjusting their product schedules in response to regulatory changes, with many recommitting to continuing to produce combustion engines. Keeping Combustion Alive: BMW: 'The Combustion Engine Is Our Foundation' Mercedes Makes 'Course Correction' to Extend Combustion Engine Life Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Autocar Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Lamborghini commits to combustion power 'as long as possible'
Lamborghini will use petrol engines for as long as it can as part of its unique selling point in delivering an emotive driving experience, according to its technical boss. While Ferrari is preparing to unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) in October 2025, Lamborghini won't have an EV of its own until the arrival of a four-seat showroom version of the Lanzador concept – which has been delayed to 2030. Even then, Lamborghini is not planning to ditch combustion power for an electric-only future, even if it's seemingly inevitable. Speaking to media including CarExpert, the Lamborghini's chief technical officer, Rouven Mohr, said the company's cars are not about raw numbers, but instead an emotional experience – and that's why petrol power will remain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Pictured: Lamborghini Temerario 'If you speak about the future of combustion for sure, for us, we are aiming to continue as long as possible,' Mr Mohr said. 'This is clear not because – you know, sometimes some colleagues say, 'ah, it's not so much about the old world' – [but because] we still think that we have a lot of ideas to transport, let me say, the combustion future.' Mohr was speaking during a technical briefing on the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario, which is powered by hybrid powertrain which teams a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with three axial-flux electric motors. The Temerario follows the Lamborghini Revuelto V12 supercar in going hybrid. The Temerario's 588kW/630Nm V8 engine spins to an emphatic 10,000rpm, significantly higher than the V10 engine in the car it replaces, the Lamborghini Huracan. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Huracan – along with its Audi R8 twin which has since been dropped – used a naturally-aspirated 470kW/565Nm 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine with a rev limit of 8800rpm in its most potent spec. The Temerario's hybrid system makes a total of 677kW between the petrol engine and its electric motors, channelled through in-house developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. Performance claims include a 2.7-second 0-100km/h dash, a 343km/h top speed and the ability to pull up from 100km/h to zero in only 32 metres (0.5m more than the Huracan) thanks to its carbon-ceramic brakes. It's faster and lighter than its predecessor despite the hybrid system, with the Temerario's 1690kg dry weight, undercutting the Huracan Tecnica's 1379kg. An electric version would likely be heavier – but faster accelerating again. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Yet, Mohr said internal combustion was part of the theatre of the Lamborghini brand, especially against a new wave of conventional electric passenger cars with supercar-like acceleration figures. 'For sure, we have to differentiate if you speak about automobiles in general,' Mohr added. 'I'm speaking [more] about the emotional perception in our segment. 'In our segment, we are even, we are the pinnacle of the emotions. The other brands that say they want to be the pinnacle in the lap time, they want to be the pinnacle in motorsport and brand heritage. 'We are the pinnacle in emotion – that's what we're aiming to be. You know, therefore for us, it's fundamental that we try to continue [internal combustion power].' MORE: Lamborghini Temerario says farewell V10, hello twin-turbo V8 PHEV
7NEWS
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lamborghini commits to combustion power 'as long as possible'
Lamborghini will use petrol engines for as long as it can as part of its unique selling point in delivering an emotive driving experience, according to its technical boss. While Ferrari is preparing to unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) in October 2025, Lamborghini won't have an EV of its own until the arrival of a four-seat showroom version of the Lanzador concept – which has been delayed to 2030. Even then, Lamborghini is not planning to ditch combustion power for an electric-only future, even if it's seemingly inevitable. Speaking to media including CarExpert, the Lamborghini's chief technical officer, Rouven Mohr, said the company's cars are not about raw numbers, but instead an emotional experience – and that's why petrol power will remain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Pictured: Lamborghini Temerario 'If you speak about the future of combustion for sure, for us, we are aiming to continue as long as possible,' Mr Mohr said. 'This is clear not because – you know, sometimes some colleagues say, 'ah, it's not so much about the old world' – [but because] we still think that we have a lot of ideas to transport, let me say, the combustion future.' Mohr was speaking during a technical briefing on the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario, which is powered by hybrid powertrain which teams a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with three axial-flux electric motors. The Temerario follows the Lamborghini Revuelto V12 supercar in going hybrid. The Temerario's 588kW/630Nm V8 engine spins to an emphatic 10,000rpm, significantly higher than the V10 engine in the car it replaces, the Lamborghini Huracan. The Huracan – along with its Audi R8 twin which has since been dropped – used a naturally-aspirated 470kW/565Nm 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine with a rev limit of 8800rpm in its most potent spec. The Temerario's hybrid system makes a total of 677kW between the petrol engine and its electric motors, channelled through in-house developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. Performance claims include a 2.7-second 0-100km/h dash, a 343km/h top speed and the ability to pull up from 100km/h to zero in only 32 metres (0.5m more than the Huracan) thanks to its carbon-ceramic brakes. It's faster and lighter than its predecessor despite the hybrid system, with the Temerario's 1690kg dry weight, undercutting the Huracan Tecnica's 1379kg. An electric version would likely be heavier – but faster accelerating again. Yet, Mohr said internal combustion was part of the theatre of the Lamborghini brand, especially against a new wave of conventional electric passenger cars with supercar-like acceleration figures. 'For sure, we have to differentiate if you speak about automobiles in general,' Mohr added. 'I'm speaking [more] about the emotional perception in our segment. 'In our segment, we are even, we are the pinnacle of the emotions. The other brands that say they want to be the pinnacle in the lap time, they want to be the pinnacle in motorsport and brand heritage. 'We are the pinnacle in emotion – that's what we're aiming to be. You know, therefore for us, it's fundamental that we try to continue [internal combustion power].'
