Our Rating
The overall rating is based on review by our experts
PERFORMANCE
5 / 10
BATTERY
7 / 10
BODY
6 / 10
DISPLAYS
5 / 10
COMFORT
6 / 10
SAFETY
7 / 10
PROS
- The Series II is Rolls-Royce's second best-selling model globally, and its Bespoke demand is surpassed only by the Phantom
- An 18% WLTP range gain to 390 miles (628 km) gives the Spectre Series II credible grand-touring ability without a charging stop on most long-haul European routes.
- The switch to NACS in the US market eliminates the adapter dependency that restricted access to the Tesla Supercharger network on the outgoing model.
CONS
- Rolls-Royce has not disclosed peak DC charging figures or specific kW ratings, making objective comparisons against rivals with published 800V fast-charging specs difficult at this stage.
- Global Spectre sales dropped 47% in 2025 to just 1,002 units, and with no confirmed African or Middle Eastern pricing or dealer network,
The Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II is a mid-cycle refresh of the Goodwood marque’s first series-production electric vehicle, positioned as the flagship EV in Rolls-Royce’s current lineup. It is an electric super-coupé with a two-door fastback body featuring rear-hinged doors and a dual-motor AWD drivetrain. The Series II is a comprehensive refresh of the original Spectre, which launched in 2023, adding meaningful range, more power, and an expanded Bespoke menu without altering the fastback silhouette that defined the original.
Powertrain & Charging
The Spectre Series II adopts a new 112.5 kWh battery using large-format Gen6 cylindrical cells, the same technology introduced in the updated BMW i7, which shares its underpinning architecture. The re-engineered battery extends WLTP range by 18% to 390 miles (628 km); the EPA-estimated figure for the US market stands at 308 miles, a 16% increase over the outgoing model. Standard output rises to 442 kW and 1,015 Nm of torque, while the Black Badge variant unlocks 500 kW via Infinity Mode and 1,100 Nm in Spirited Mode. The Series II adopts the NACS charging standard in the US market, replacing the previous CCS connector. Rolls-Royce states charging times have been reduced by up to 14%, but has not published figures for peak DC charging rate — specific kW figures and a 10–80% time benchmark are unconfirmed at time of writing.
Pricing, Fit & Context
Neither pricing nor on-sale timing was confirmed at the announcement; the outgoing Series I carried a base price of approximately $397,750 (standard) and $467,750 (Black Badge) in the US market, making Series II pricing likely to remain in that range or above. For Nigerian grey-market buyers, expect comparable units — if they appear — to land well above ₦600 million given import duties, clearing costs, and exchange rate exposure, though no regional pricing exists for this model. The Spectre Series II suits an ultra-high-net-worth buyer seeking a low-volume electric grand tourer as a secondary or collector vehicle; Rolls-Royce’s own data shows Spectre is typically the second car in a seven-car garage, driven solo and charged at home. Within the Rolls-Royce range it sits between the Ghost saloon (lower price, four-door) and the Phantom (higher price, traditional V12 flagship). External rivals in the ultra-luxury EV space include the Bentley Bentayga EV and the Lucid Air Sapphire, both of which undercut it on price while offering different body formats. The closest single-model SEO comparison is the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680, the only other series-production electric vehicle in the same ultra-luxury two-market overlap.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II Photos
