Rolls-Royce scraps goal to go all-electric by 2030

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lauren AlmeidaMarch 18, 2026 at 06:46 PM

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Rolls-Royce has reversed its commitment to exclusively sell electric vehicles by 2030, opting to continue producing cars with V12 engines. The decision, announced by CEO Chris Brownridge, is due to ongoing client demand for V12 engines and shifts in legislation. The company launched its all-electric Spectre model in 2022 with the initial plan to phase out V12 engines by 2030. This change in strategy aligns with similar moves by other luxury carmakers like Bentley, who have also delayed their all-electric transition. The broader automotive industry faces challenges in the electric vehicle sector, with some manufacturers experiencing financial setbacks and restructuring their EV divisions. Rolls-Royce will continue to produce V12 engines to meet customer demand.

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Fiat 30% Jeep 30% Middle East ×240% Crewe, Cheshire 40% Honda 50% Volkswagen 50% Stellantis 50% Bentley 60% Torsten Müller-Ötvös 60% Spectre ×370% Chris Brownridge ×480% Rolls-Royce ×590%

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electric vehicles 90% v12 engines 80% internal combustion engines 70% luxury cars 70% market demand 60% sales goals 60% electric car division 60% global carmakers 50% automotive industry 50%

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Crewe, Cheshire

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