Rolls-Royce’s first fully electric vehicle, Spectre, has officially debuted in Malaysia on 5 September at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya. According to Rolls-Royce Malaysia, the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé is currently on a regional tour and being shown to clients and media alike, providing a look into Rolls-Royce’s electric future.
“We are delighted to celebrate the debut of Rolls-Royce Spectre in Malaysia, the most anticipated model in the history of our marque. Malaysia remains a key market for our region and has captured the imagination of many, representing as it does the start of our brand’s bold electric future. With its highly contemporary design and delightful Bespoke interior, combined with true engineering substance and innovation, there can be no doubt that Spectre is a true Rolls-Royce.”
Irene Nikkein, Regional Director Asia-Pacific, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
“Malaysia continues to be a significant hub for luxury, with an increasing population of highly successful individuals who comprise a new generation of entrepreneurs. The arrival of Spectre comes at a definitive time. Rolls-Royce’s all-electric super-coupé is at the pinnacle of the luxury market. I am delighted to have the opportunity to showcase this remarkable motor car in Malaysia and to facilitate a new electric era for the brand.”
Anas Zawawi Khalid, Executive Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Kuala Lumpur
Spectre brings a new chapter for Rolls-Royce Motor Car as the brand is aiming by the end of 2030, its entire product portfolio will be fully electric. The company has stated that Spectre represents a promise made, a prophecy kept and a remarkable undertaking. The ultra-luxury electric super coupé also demonstrates how perfectly the company is suited to electrification.
Spectre is powered by 2 electric motors that churns out a whooping 430kW (584 hp) and 900Nm of torque. It is also able to sprint to the century within 4.5 seconds. The battery on Spectre is rated at 102 kWh and has a range of 530km (329 miles) WLTP. For charging, the marque has stated that Spectre will take 34 minutes to charge from 10-80% with 195 kW (DC) max, 95 minutes to charge from 10-80% with 50 kW (DC) and 5 hours 30 minutes to charge from 0-100% with 22 kW (AC).
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that Spectre will have a starting price from* RM 2,000,000 (before options and taxes). However, due to strong interest and demand for Spectre worldwide, the order bank is stretched through 2024. Owners of Spectre will also enjoy:
• Four-year warranty, unlimited mileage (unless the car is for commercial use)
• 10-year warranty for battery
• Service inclusive covers maintenance costs, less consumables
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• In the event of charge depletion Rolls-Royce service will send Spectre to nearest charging station
• Regional flying doctor 24/7 on standby in extreme cases if Spectre “fails to proceed”
• All Rolls-Royce technicians in Malaysia are fully trained on Spectre with Electric certification, ahead of customer cars arriving in market Q4
*Rolls-Royce pricing is dependent on customer specification. Each Rolls-Royce is bespoke.
ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE – KEY TECHNICAL DATA
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Number of doors/seats | 2 doors / 4 seats |
| Vehicle length | 5475 mm |
| Vehicle width (excl mirrors) | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle width (incl mirrors) | 2144 mm |
| Vehicle height (unladen) | 1573 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.7 m |
| Kerb weight | 2890 kg |
| DRIVING PERFORMANCE | |
| Power | 430kW (584 hp) |
| Torque | 900Nm |
| Acceleration | 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds). |
| ELECTRIC MOTORS | |
| Number of motors | 2 |
| Type of motors | Separately Excited Synchronous Motor (SSM) |
| Front motor power | 190kW / 365 Nm |
| Rear motor power | 360kW / 710 Nm |
| LITHIUM-ION BATTERY | |
| Net capacity | 102 kWh |
| RANGE AND CHARGING | |
| Range | 530km (329 miles) WLTP |
| Charging 10-80% 195 kW (DC) max | 34 minutes |
| Charging 10-80% 50 kW (DC) | 95 minutes |
| Charging 0-100% 22 kW (AC) | 5 hours 30 minutes |