[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/now-that-rolls-royce-has-gone-electric-whos-next\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/now-that-rolls-royce-has-gone-electric-whos-next\/","headline":"Now That Rolls Royce Has Gone Electric, Who’s Next?","name":"Now That Rolls Royce Has Gone Electric, Who’s Next?","description":"What other anti-electric manufacturers will change their minds? In a rather shocking announcement, Rolls Royce recently announced that their first all-electric car is on its way! Called the Spectre, this all-electric Rolls Royce will be a two-door coupe and is due to be on sale by the end of 2023. Furthermore, the Chief Executive at Rolls Royce has also gone on record to say that the company will not be making any combustion cars by the year 2030. For a […]","datePublished":"2021-11-01","dateModified":"2021-11-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ferrari-F8-Tributo-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ferrari-F8-Tributo-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/now-that-rolls-royce-has-gone-electric-whos-next\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":561,"keywords":["electric cars","ferrari","Rolls-Royce"],"articleBody":"What other anti-electric manufacturers will change their minds?In a rather shocking announcement, Rolls Royce recently announced that their first all-electric car is on its way!Called the Spectre, this all-electric Rolls Royce will be a two-door coupe and is due to be on sale by the end of 2023. Furthermore, the Chief Executive at Rolls Royce has also gone on record to say that the company will not be making any combustion cars by the year 2030. For a manufacturing company known to exclusively deal in making the most luxurious cars, powered by fuel-thirsty V12s that had to be powerful enough to propel the over-encumbered land yachts to speeds faster than some sports cars, this is certainly a surprising turn of events.That made us think, what other companies could take the dive into EVs next? While many have made their future plans for electrification known (Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Audi etc.) there are still many question marks out there in the world of motoring. Especially in the world of luxury motoring.One of the first companies that comes to mind is Ferrari. This Italian marque sits at the very top of the automotive industry, with its reputation for making the very best sports cars that are each lined with luxury to the nth degree, stretching far and wide. One of the main pillars of Ferrari\u2019s brand is its engines. Unlike many other brands, Ferrari creates bespoke engines without borrowing much from other models or from a parent company. When you buy a Ferrari, customers believe that they are buying a bespoke build that was purpose-built from the ground up.So, if you strip out the very heart of such a car, what are you left with? This is likely the reason why the Chairman of Ferrari himself said that \u201cwe will never manufacture an electric car as long as I’m chairman\u201d. Well, that particular Chairman is, well\u2026 no longer Chairman. Although Ferrari hasn\u2019t fully embraced the future of EVs, the company has since stated that some electric models will be introduced over the coming years, but no more than 50% of the portfolio will be EVs.Lamborghini has also opened up to the idea of producing electric supercars, as have McLaren, Aston Martin and Bugatti recently handed over the reins of control to EV supercar maker, Rimac. Porsche have already made the Taycan, Audi have made the e-tron GT and Lotus\u2019 fastest car (the Evija) is all-electric.An electric Bentley SUV is on the way, electric Range Rovers are due for 2024 and Ford already has its solution to the electric SUV, the Mach e. Of the main manufacturers, it would seem that there aren\u2019t any that either hasn\u2019t already got an electric model in their portfolio or have one planned for the future.It would be interesting to see just how these prestigious cars perform on the track in comparison to their petrol engine counterparts. Make sure your track day insurance provides adequate cover before you put your high value car on any race track, just in case.So this begs the question, is there a manufacturer that has shown absolutely no interest in entering the world of electric cars?Let us know if any come to mind, in the comments below.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018AMG One: 4 Years And Still Not Delivered\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Now That Rolls Royce Has Gone Electric, Who’s Next?","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/now-that-rolls-royce-has-gone-electric-whos-next\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]