THE $580K ROLLS ROYCE SPECTRE IS FINALLY AN EV ROLLER - BUT YOU WOULDN'T NOTICE

EV Channels Review

The Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand's first all-electric offering, is reviewed as an "obvious" progression for the marque, aligning with its inherent characteristics of weight, torque, and quietness. The reviewer highlights the Spectre's "ridiculously opulent" interior, praising the luxurious use of physical buttons and knobs, a deliberate choice for timelessness in high-end vehicles. Despite its immense size (longer and heavier than the Cullinan SUV), the Spectre offers a "yachting"-like ride, enhanced by advanced suspension that disconnects sway bars for straight-line comfort. However, the reviewer notes a surprisingly average audio system and some jarring "hard edges" in the ride, attributed to its substantial weight and large rims. The electric powertrain, with 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, provides instant acceleration but results in a real-world range of 250-290 miles, which is considered modest for its battery size. A significant point of contention is the social aspect: the reviewer feels intensely self-conscious driving the Spectre in public, attracting unwanted attention and judgment, making it feel more like a home-charging luxury item than a road-trip companion. The reviewer concludes that while it's a true Rolls-Royce experience, the electric transition is incremental rather than revolutionary, and the car's defining characteristic remains its exorbitant price and the social statement it makes.