We know for a fact that Lamborghini will say goodbye to internal combustion engines by the second half of the decade. But if you want an all-new Lamborghini supercar that doesn’t need the help of an electric motor, you only have this year to scrape together the funds to buy one.
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann was quoted as saying that this year will be the last time the company will offer only combustion engines.
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Winkelmann also said the company has a perfect start to 2022. He refers to Lamborghini’s sales record, with 8,405 cars delivered in 2021. Nearly 60% of that number belongs to sales of the Urus SUV, displacing 5,021 units in the world.
That said, the Italian brand is preparing to present four new models this year in order to electrify its range. The company did not say what it would reveal or when. The replacement for the Aventador could be one of four models, after the Aventador Ultimae, the last pure V12 that the company will offer.
In terms of electrification, Lamborghini has invested a considerable sum for the change. The company has reportedly allocated 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for the transition to plug-in hybrids. The first batch of Lamborghini plug-in hybrid models will arrive as early as 2023, while the purely battery-electric Lamborghini will see the light of day in 2025.
The future is certainly electric for the Italian automaker, with strong backing from the VW Group. Winkelmann said they are still working on the final Lamborghini EV design. A four-door model “suitable for everyday use” is also being considered.
