Rolls-Royce is readying its first all-electric SUV, which could break cover in the coming months and launch globally in 2027. As the British marque’s second EV and second SUV, the upcoming Rolls-Royce model is aimed squarely at Bentley’s debut EV, which is also slated to be unveiled in 2026. The Rolls-Royce electric SUV was originally scheduled for a 2025 debut, but those plans were evidently pushed back.
- Rolls-Royce electric SUV to be comparable in size to the Cullinan
- It gets a split-headlight setup, vertical LED tail-lamps and blocky proportions
- It’ll be based on Rolls-Royce’s ubiquitous Architecture of Luxury platform
Rolls-Royce electric SUV exterior design
Looks boxy and similar in size to Cullinan
A prototype of Rolls-Royce’s electric SUV was recently spotted winter-testing at BMW Group’s proving ground in Sweden, confirming blocky and upright proportions akin to the Cullinan but with unique styling elements. Like the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the electric SUV sports a split-headlight arrangement up front, featuring segmented daytime running lamps (DRLs) and a larger air dam in the bumper. Rolls-Royce’s iconic ‘Pantheon’ grille design also doesn’t seem to be present on the electric SUV.
The sides are expectedly boxy, and the prototype’s low ground clearance makes the profile look more estate than SUV. Prominent roof rails can also be observed. At the back, the mildly angled D-pillar leads into a protruding rear end with vertically oriented LED tail-lamps, and there’s a discreet roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp.
Rolls-Royce electric SUV platform and powertrain
Uses same platform as existing Rolls-Royce cars, but powertrain details are hazy
The electric SUV will be underpinned by the same ‘Architecture of Luxury’ platform that’s used for all other Rolls-Royce models currently on sale. As for the powertrain, though, things aren’t all that clear. Rolls-Royce could use BMW’s latest EV tech, which will debut in the upcoming Neue Klasse model line, starting with the iX3 SUV.
However, compatibility might be an issue given that the Architecture of Luxury platform is almost nine years old. There’s also the option of the Rolls-Royce electric SUV being powered by the same 102kWh dual-motor setup as the Spectre, which puts out up to 659hp and 1,075Nm and delivers a WLTP-claimed range of up to 530km.
