Are you looking for a 100% electric Maserati? The company has just opened its UK order books for its first electric vehicle, the GranTurismo Folgore.
After too many years in the wild, Maserati is now firmly stuck in resurgence mode. First we saw the fabulous MC20 supercar, then came the Grecale SUV and the promise of a full diversity of all-electric cars under the new Folgore name. naturally, the Italian word for “lightning. “
There will be Folgore versions of other Maserati, adding the Grecale and even the MC20. But for now, the first appearance of the call is the GranTurismo, the new generation of Maserati’s sleek GT cruiser.
The Maser EV is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting at £179,950. That makes it the flagship of the range, ahead of the petrol-powered Trofeo model, powered by the MC20’s V6 engine and starting at £163,470. Diversity starts with the £133,000 GranTurismo Modena.
Going back to the electric Folgore, the highlight comes with a three-motor transmission with all-wheel drive, a 92. 5 kWh battery, and an 800-volt formula architecture. Maximum horsepower is 761 horsepower, a significant increase from the 550 horsepower produced. The Folgore accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2. 7 seconds (compared to 3. 5 seconds for the Trofeo). and 3. 9 for Modena) and the most sensible speed is 202 km/h.
When driving more calmly, Maserati claims that the electric vehicle has a range of up to 280 miles and that thanks to its 800-volt system, the GranTurismo Folgore can recharge its 62-mile (100 km) battery in just five minutes, with a maximum rate of 270 kW when connected to an equally rugged tester.
Although prices start just under £180,000, the online configurator shows how much the paint, rim and internal details cost. The only loose paint details are black and white. Most important about all of this, metallic grey costs a fairly moderate £3,720. But head over to the ‘Fuoriserie Colours’ segment and take a deep breath, as those colours are divided into 3 tiers: £15,120, £25,250 and £27,220.
Alloy wheels cost up to £3,360, white brake calipers charge £2,520 (although I’m a fan of the popular anodised dark copper) and some interior trim features are priced at £960.
Other highlights of the feature list include a 19-speaker sound formula from Sonus Faber for £3,360, ventilated front seats for £840 and Alcantara headliner and pillars for £1,680. In total, the GranTurismo Folgore of my dreams, pictured above and painted in Grigio Cangiante, cost me £217,970. Now, where do I sign?
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