According to Reuters, on December 16, Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Volkswagen Group’s Lamborghini brand, said that the company will always produce cars in Italy and plans to launch its first electric vehicle in 2029 because the current electric luxury sports car market is not mature yet and cannot achieve full electrification.
Lamborghini has previously said its first electric car will be launched in 2028.
In contrast, Lamborghini’s Italian rival Ferrari will launch its first electric car in the first quarter of next year.
, Photo source: Lamborghini,Winkelmann told the media: “We don’t think it’s too late to launch electric vehicles in 2029.
In our market segment, we will not be ready (electrification) in 2025 or 2026.
” Starting this year, Lamborghini will launch three hybrid models, including the Urus SE SUV, the Revuelto sports car and the Temerario sports car launched this summer.
Among them, Temerario sells for more than 300,000 euros (US$315,000) without VAT.
, Winkelmann said Lamborghini is in no hurry to promote electrification.
The company is also waiting for a clearer regulatory outlook from the EU, as the EU currently plans to reassess in 2026 a ban on the sale of new internal-combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
“We think this is the right way to face the future.
The current discussion on synthetic fuels is our opportunity.
“, In addition, Winkelmann once again stressed that Lamborghini has no plans to spin off from the Volkswagen Group, and that Lamborghini cars will always be produced in Italy.
Asked whether the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president and his threat to impose new tariffs on products made in Europe would have a commercial impact, Winkelmann declined to comment, but added: “We can’t imagine Lamborghini being made outside of Italy or Sant’Agata.
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