Luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls-Royce is scheduled to bring the updated Spectre Series II to the Indian market within the current year. Julian Jenkins, the global director of sales and brand for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, stated in an interview with Autocar India that the brand has prepared the Series II as an evolution of the vehicle and expects the initial unit to land in the country this year. This upcoming release follows a little over two years after the initial debut of the two-door electric luxury coupe.
Mechanical Updates and Battery Specs
Updates implemented for the Spectre Series II focus primarily on mechanical revisions instead of radical visual styling shifts. A notable addition is the inclusion of a larger 112kWh battery unit, utilising a battery architecture shared with the i8 while maintaining a 400V electrical system. Dual electric motors remain on each axle, delivering varying performance figures across standard and high-performance editions. The standard configuration generates a combined 601hp and 1,015Nm, whereas the Black Badge variant pushes out 680hp and 1,110Nm of torque when operated in Spirited mode. According to manufacturer claims, the WLTP-certified driving range reaches 628km for the standard variant and 629km for the Black Badge edition.
Customisation and Interior Features
Styling elements on the exterior of the Spectre Series II carry over largely unchanged from the outgoing model. Due to the original Spectre ranking as the second-most personalised vehicle after the Phantom, the updated iteration expands customisation choices for both outside and inside surfaces. Black Badge variants substitute previous gloss black exterior accents with matte black finishes, which extends to the Spirit of Ecstasy ornament. Inside the cabin, occupants gain access to extra material selections along with an illuminated dashboard fascia featuring 8,108 distinct pixels.
Variant Breakdown and Specifications
| Variant | Power Output | Torque | WLTP Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 601hp | 1,015Nm | 628km |
| Black Badge | 680hp | 1,110Nm | 629km |
Market Expectations and Pricing
Analysts anticipate that the pricing for the Spectre Series II will exceed the current generation models. The existing standard and Black Badge versions retail at Rs 7.5 crore and Rs 9.5 crore, respectively, keeping the Spectre positioned as the highest-priced electric vehicle currently offered in India. All stated figures reflect ex-showroom Indian pricing.