Lamborghini CEO Says Hybrids Will Continue, Full Electric Supercars Not Yet Planned

Lamborghini has electrified every model in its current range but continues to pair electric motors with internal combustion engines rather than switching to an all-electric powertrain. CEO Stephan Winkelmann said the decision followed a post-COVID review of the Aventador, Huracan, and Urus replacements.

The company set two requirements: lower CO2 emissions and preservation of the brand's performance and design characteristics.

Winkelmann stated that buyers purchase Lamborghinis for both measurable performance numbers and the sensory experience of sound, vibration, and handling. The hybrid configuration, he said, is intended to deliver gains in both areas. 8 kWh battery. The system provides immediate torque for launch and traction control, while the combustion engine continues to deliver power above 9,000 rpm.

Winkelmann reported that customer reaction to the hybrid models has been positive, with high purchase requests. Limited-edition vehicles such as the Fenomeno and Fenomeno Roadster, each rated at 1,080 horsepower with three electric motors, sold out prior to public unveiling. Winkelmann said the hybrid approach represents the best technical option available to the company at present.