Rolls-Royce to Begin Production of 100-Unit Project Nightingale Electric Two-Seater in 2027

Rolls-Royce showed off its new electric two-seater called Project Nightingale last month, with all 100 units already sold. Production of the cars begins at the company's Goodwood, England, factory next year. Testing starts later this year, the vehicles will be built in late 2027 and client deliveries begin in 2028.

Project Nightingale is the marque's first Coachbuild Collection. The styling of the car's body will be the same but how it is executed for each client will be different. It drew inspiration from high-speed experimental EX Rolls-Royces of the 1920s.

Rolls-Royce began talking to clients about the Nightingale Project 18 months ago with a five-line sketch. Clients committed to the Project Nightingale after seeing the five-line sketch 18 months ago, Chris Brownridge said. There is a wait list for the Project Nightingale.

The company is extending its factory in Goodwood after investing more than £300 million to add 40,000 square meters of space. Rolls-Royce has been recruiting tailors, tattoo artists and cabinet makers for jobs at its Goodwood facility. Brownridge took over as CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in December 2023.

"Nothing keeps me up at night," Brownridge told ABC News from the company's private office in New York. "We are in a very strong position today.

U.S. U.S. The majority of Project Nightingale clients already own the electric Spectre. Brownridge said the engineers loved the Project Nightingale because it was a fascinating project and they achieved something remarkable.

He said he rode in an engineering prototype of Project Nightingale and it was the most special experience. Rolls-Royce new orders in Q1 2026 were up 8% year-on-year, Brownridge said. He said 2026 has performed exactly as expected and demand is strengthening despite a volatile world.

U.S. every year since its launch in 2018. Rolls-Royce introduced the Cullinan Series II in 2024. The Spectre was the second most in-demand Rolls-Royce model last year.

Brownridge said the company worked with clients it knew would be passionate about the Project Nightingale because it is a collector piece that will also be used and seen on the road. @ABC reported that scarcity remains absolutely sacrosanct to Rolls-Royce and that the Coachbuild Collection is part of a business strategy focused on creating more meaningful Rolls-Royces.

The expansion at Goodwood supports both this project and significant growth in the company's bespoke business.