Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: More attitude for the opulent EV coupe
Since its introduction in 2022, the Rolls-Royce Spectre was the car that heralded the brand into the electric era, and when we drove it in 2025, it earned a rare 10/10 on our review scorecard. Many would argue it wasn’t due for a makeover as the current model still looked fresh. Rolls-Royce clearly disagreed.
Meet the Spectre Series II. The luxury coupe’s exterior changes are subtle. In fact, you’d have to look hard to second-guess the changes, but to save you the time, there’s a new Ethereal Blue paint finish, new 23-inch forged alloys with a sharper, multi-spoke design, while the Black Badge swaps all the chrome detailing for an Iced Black matte finish, including application on the Spirit of Ecstasy.
The interior, on the other hand, has seen significant additions. New to the Spectre Series II is Duality Twill, which is essentially a bamboo-derived textile that can incorporate up to 2.6 million stitches. There is also perforated leather upholstery and new brindled walnut veneer as the headline material options. The fascia has been updated and now features more than 8,000 light points, while the dashboard clock is inspired by aviation instruments. The British marque has also expanded colour and bespoke personalisation options.
It’s in the power department where the Spectre makes its most tangible gains. The Spectre Series II’s power has now climbed to 442kW and 1,015Nm, up from 430kW and 900Nm, shaving 0.1 seconds off the 0-100km/h time to 4.5 seconds. Impressively, RR has increased the EV range by up to 18%, reaching up to 628km on a single charge, while the charging times have been reduced by up to 14%, thanks to a revised battery and drivetrain management. As for the Black Badge Spectre Series II, it’s now the most powerful production RR ever with 500kW and up to 1,100Nm, and a 0-100km/h time of 4.3 seconds.
The Spectre remains an impressive luxury coupe that lets opulence and timeless design speak for itself. There are no real competitors to this car. Bentley has talked for years of a Mulsanne-esque EV, and they’ve even revealed bold concepts like the Bentley EXP 100 GT; and Jaguar’s Type 01 should break cover later this year, but apart from these, nothing really compares to a Rolls-Royce Spectre. It’s no surprise it became only the fourth car in TGSA’s history to score a perfect 10. The original Spectre started at R16,500,000, and the Series II will ask more of you still. Whether that matters depends entirely on who you are. For those it’s aimed at, it won’t matter at all.
