Rolls‑Royce Spectre Gains 16% Range, NACS, 670 hp Badge
Get the Energy newsletter
Daily energy & climate — solar, EVs, oil, the policy fights and tech bets shaping the transition. Free.
- Rolls‑Royce unveiled the Spectre Series II, boosting EPA‑estimated range by 16% from about 265 miles to 308 miles.
- Spectre Series II adopts the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in the United States, enabling owners to use Tesla Supercharger and other NACS‑compatible stations.
- Black Badge Spectre Series II delivers 670 hp in “Infinity Mode” and up to 811 lb‑ft of torque in “Spirited Mode,” making it the most powerful production Rolls‑Royce in the brand’s 122‑year history.
- Spectre sales fell 47% in 2025 to 1,002 units worldwide, cutting its share of total Rolls‑Royce sales from roughly a third to under a fifth.
- Spectre owners average about 4,000 miles per year and charge “almost exclusively at home,” according to Rolls‑Royce data.
- Bespoke options for the Spectre Series II now include Duality Twill bamboo‑derived rayon fabric, Placed Perforation leather with 78,138 precision‑cut perforations, and Brindled Walnut veneer made from non‑fruiting walnut and recycled eucalyptus fibers.
Why it matters: The range boost and NACS adoption aim to address owner complaints about limited mileage and CCS reliability, potentially improving the Spectre’s appeal to ultra‑luxury buyers, while the 47% sales drop underscores the model’s shrinking market share amid stronger competition from Mercedes‑EQ and Lucid.
Ask SkimNews
