Lamborghini EV’s platform supports 980 volts, 2,000 hp

• Lamborghini’s EV will share a platform with fellow VW Group brands Audi, Bentley, and Porsche
• The platform is being developed primarily by Porsche
• Lamborghini’s EV may feature a different design than 2023’s Lanzador concept

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has revealed the first tentative details of Lamborghini’s planned electric vehicle, which is currently expected to arrive in 2029.

Speaking during VW Group’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, Blume said Lamborghini’s EV will use a platform being developed primarily by fellow VW Group brand Porsche, with additional VW Group brands Audi and Bentley also set to use the platform.

He described the platform as a particularly sporty design, with its electrical system operating at 980 volts—higher than any current production EV. This would enable vehicles on the platform to charge quickly when using a DC fast-charger with sufficient current. Other benefits would include reduced heat and power losses, as well as less wiring material, helping to save weight.

For comparison, Nio’s ET9 flagship features a 900-volt electrical system. According to the Chinese automaker, the ET9 can charge at rates of up to 600 kw, enabling 100 miles of range to be added in less than five minutes.

Blume also said the platform will support power outputs of up to 2,000 hp, likely based on the metric horsepower rating VW Group uses. That would equate to 1,973 hp based on the standard used in the U.S.

Lamborghini previewed a potential design for its EV with the Lanzador concept, revealed during 2023 Monterey Car Week. At the time, Lamborghini stated that production would start in 2028. However, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said last December that the launch has been pushed back to 2029 due to the slower-than-expected adoption of EVs, particularly in the high-performance segment.

While the Lanzador is a high-riding coupe with 2+2 seating, Blume stated during Tuesday’s meeting that the final body concept for the EV would be announced at a later date—suggesting the design may have evolved since the introduction of the Lanzador. He assured fans that the design would be “typical Lamborghini,” meaning highly emotional and expressive. He also confirmed that production will take place in Lamborghini’s home of Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy.

Lamborghini is expected to follow up its first EV with another one in relatively quick succession. The second EV is expected to be an SUV, likely serving as a successor to the Urus.