Lamborghini has given us a sneak peek into its electric future with the Lanzador, a fully electric concept car set to debut in 2028 as Lamborghini’s first EV. But what really makes the Lanzador stand out from today’s Lamborghinis isn’t just the electric powertrain.
Right now, Lamborghini’s lineup mainly includes two-seat, mid-engined supercars and the Urus SUV. The Lanzador introduces something new: a “2+2” grand touring car that has occasional-use rear seats. While Lamborghini has experimented with this body style before with models like the Espada, Urraco, and Jarama, the Lanzador comes with a higher, more SUV-like ride height. This should make navigating steep driveways easier than with current supercars, and the added bonus of foldable rear seats offers more cargo space.
Details about the powertrain are scarce, but Lamborghini has confirmed a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system that produces over one megawatt, which is equivalent to 1,341 horsepower. To handle this immense power, the Lanzador is equipped with various drive modes, wheel-speed control that adjusts power distribution to each wheel, and active aerodynamic features that can either help with cooling and efficiency or create downforce for better grip.
The Lanzador aims to be more luxurious compared to a typical Lamborghini. It features active air suspension that adjusts automatically based on road conditions or the driver’s style, and it can also be manually adjusted via the steering wheel. Rear-axle steering is included to boost agility.
Inside the car, a noticeable wedge separates the driver and front passenger, each of whom has their own screen. There’s no central touchscreen; instead, a protrusion contains the infotainment and climate controls. Though innovative, this setup might not be the most user-friendly or visually appealing.
Lamborghini emphasizes the use of sustainable materials for the car’s interior, sourced from Italian suppliers. This includes Merino wool stitched with recycled nylon thread, recycled plastics, 3D-printed seat foam from recycled fibers, and carbon fiber trim that has been regenerated. Even the leather is sustainably tanned, utilizing leftover water from olive oil production, which helps reduce overall water usage.
Scheduled to go into production later in the decade, the Lanzador will be Lamborghini’s fourth model and the first confirmed EV. Meanwhile, the Revuelto plug-in hybrid will be introduced later this year, replacing the Aventador. Lamborghini plans to convert the rest of its lineup to plug-in hybrids by the end of 2024, with a plug-in Huracán successor and a Urus plug-in hybrid in the pipeline. While an all-electric SUV might be coming, Lamborghini will likely hold off on making its marquee supercars fully electric for as long as possible.