Lamborghini Abandons Full Electric Models as Demand Stalls Near Zero

Lamborghini is halting development of fully electric vehicles and instead doubling down on plug-in hybrid systems to keep internal combustion engines in the lineup. CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed the shift in an interview with The Sunday Times, explaining that interest in battery-powered supercars has flatlined to almost nothing among the brand's target customers. He described chasing pure EVs as a risky and costly distraction for the Italian marque, which prompted the quiet cancellation of those plans late last year following in-depth discussions with customers, dealers, and market data. The move spells the end for the Lanzador, a bold 2023 concept revealed at Monterey Car Week with more than 1,000 kW (1,360 hp) and aggressive styling faithful to Sant'Agata Bolognese's heritage. Winkelmann revealed that he had considered scrapping the project as early as 2025 but finalized the decision secretly by year's end. He stressed that Lamborghini's wealthy clients value the raw, emotional driving experience above all—something current EVs can't fully deliver, especially the signature engine roar that's essential to luxury performance cars. Electrification is still coming, but only through hybrids. The company plans to make its full lineup plug-in hybrid by 2030, with Winkelmann committing to building combustion engines for as long as possible. These PHEVs combine the instant torque and responsiveness of electric power with the exhilarating delivery of traditional engines, he noted. The newly unveiled Temerario, which succeeds the Huracán, embodies this strategy: a twin-turbo V8 hybrid delivering 920 hp via three electric motors and a high-revving engine that exceeds 10,000 rpm. While Winkelmann ruled out full EVs in the near term, he left the door slightly ajar: "Never say never, but only when the time is right." The pivot comes amid booming sales of Lamborghini's hybrids, which fueled record deliveries in 2025.