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The only luxury car in my Maserati, it’s all-electric and goes pretty far
I apologize to Joe Walsh for reshaping the lyrics of his song. But, to be honest, life is smart as long as the juice lasts in the Maserati Grecale Folgore, the luxury brand’s first all-electric sports car. Folgore, for mangiacakes, means “lightning” in Italian, and the exceptionally attractive SUV boasts impressive diversity and clever diversity. (Okay, I feel a possible resistance to any electric puns here, so I’ll avoid it for now. )
When it arrives in dealerships this summer, the company promises that the five-seater, mid-size electric SUV will offer an “exceptional experience,” especially for consumers “who are zero-emission enthusiasts and don’t need to sacrifice the functionality of the natural Aware. “”Maserati style.
Developed and produced in Italy and equipped with a 105 kWh battery employing 400-volt technology, the Grecale Folgore’s powertrain is comprised of two 275-horsepower permanent magnet electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear, which will deliver up to 550 horsepower and 605 pound-feet (820 Nm) of torque. These instant-start electric motors ensure a fast, near-silent run to 100 km/h in 4. 1 seconds, which is rarely too bad for an oddly balanced 2,480 horsepower. Kilogram (5,467 lbs) electric vehicle. Maserati has lined the hood, doors and hatch roof of the Folgore with aluminium to keep its avoirdupois in check. So, the 185 in Joe Walsh’s Maserati, this Italian-made platform will power 220. (Yes, yes, miles consistent with the hour, not miles consistent with the hour. )
If the battery drops below 16%, Max Range mode is activated, which helps achieve maximum diversity through strategic energy savings. It does this by restricting the most sensible speed to 130km/h, with the mode cutting off the throttle reaction and restricting the force of the air conditioning system.
As for diversity, when I rode the Folgore at the start of a 210km meander along the west side of the Italian heel, the SUV’s readings indicated a rate of 94 cents, enough for 452km of driving. This suggests a diversity of around 480 km at full fare and in ideal conditions: Maserati claims that it is possible to travel up to 500 km, but uses European WLTP standards, which are more positive than North American standards. When it’s time to re-qualify, the company says the Grecale Folgore can be rated. up to 80 percent of its battery at public charging stations in just 29 minutes, and the SUV’s navigation system offers directions to the next charging station.
It’s worth noting that Folgore is based on a modified edition of the FCA Giorgio platform that debuted in 2015 in the Alfa Romeo Giulia: the modifications made to accommodate plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains for Stellantis products. However, the upcoming Dodge Charger EV is rarely one of them, instead employing the STLA Large EV platform.
No, not much, and that’s a smart thing to do, Grecales in general are incredibly attractive, and not just for an athlete. It has a strong, muscular presence overall but with softness around the edges. Maserati claims that the design is “aerodynamic” to achieve a “competitive target” drag coefficient, which would be 0. 305. Up front, the Grecale Folgore remains “unique in design,” with an inverted grille changed for cooling, as required in an electric vehicle. The Folgore grille features gloss black inserts on an anodized silk black base. The dividers, door handles, fender side vents, and side skirts are also finished in gloss black. The badges and brake calipers are copper-colored, while the side vents are illuminated.
Each of the assembled cars featured in the preview featured the Fuoriserie Essentials remedy, “selected through trendsetters and friends of the Trident,” with more complicated paint schemes and internal materials. That said, the EV’s signature color is Rame Folgore, a unique copper hue. which is also used indoors as an accent.
The Folgore offers 19, 20 or 21-inch tyres depending on the market (styling is supplied with Pirelli Scorpion Zero rubber, P255/R40R21 at the front, P295/35R21 at the rear) fixed on aerodynamic wheels specially designed for maximum aerodynamics. — and, yes, if you look closely, animated by the shape of the Trident.
The Grecale Folgore also features a green theme in the interior, adding the use of Econyl for the SUV’s headliner, carpets and 14-way power-adjustable sport seats. It is regenerated nylon made from the recovery of nylon waste, such as fishing nets from the ocean and fabric scraps from generators and carpets destined for landfills, and turning them into virgin quality nylon yarn with a unique, highly opaque surface. The cabin is even more subtle with an embossed trend of modern look on the dashboard and a unique carbon copper interior finish.
Once behind the wheel, the driver is confronted with a fully virtual tool panel consisting of a 12. 3-inch tool panel, a fully connected 12. 3-inch central touchscreen, and an 8. 8-inch “comfort screen” that takes care of climate control, seat heating and ventilation, defrosting, and more. Just above are broadcast buttons. The Folgore also offers quick gesture controls for temperature and fan speed, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road. Even the iconic watch, a Maserati version, has gone virtual.
A reconfigurable head-up demonstration projects key data such as speed, maps and directions directly onto the windshield, while the virtual clock operates the voice assistant for WeatherArray media, navigation and phone calls. Audiophiles will be able to sing along to the comfortable melodies they emanate. from the 21 speakers of the Sonus Faber sound system.
Arguably all-electric, but the Folgore offers just as much cockpit dominance as its gas-powered siblings. There’s plenty of headroom and legroom for front-seat occupants and rear passengers, with Maserati cleverly cupping the front seatback so that taller rear passengers have plenty of knee room. At the rear of the rear seats there is a cargo space with a capacity of 535 litres for luggage, golf clubs, groceries or more.
All electric vehicles are inherently quiet, and Maserati engineers have ensured that the Grecale Folgore is especially quiet, adding sound insulation, sound glass, and toughening the platform to support the extra weight of the batteries. Add air suspension to cushion the worst weather conditions on the track or God forbid, a dirt road, and the result is a serene driving experience, even with the wind and heavy rain that made up much of the adventure to the town of Santa Maria di Leuca, located at the southern tip of Salento. peninsula and where the waters of the Adriatic merge with those of the Ionian Sea.
Still, you can also get things going by getting out of GT mode, where everything is normal, sleek and subdued, and tweaking things a bit by settling on Sport for maximum performance. This makes the Folgore more responsive when you’re moving among tiny, playful pandas. On the winding stretches of road separating the quiet villages, where the action of the regeneration vanes mounted on the idlers made it possible to drive with a single pedal.
Later, we drove several kilometers of muddy, water-filled farm roads, opting for off-road mode to get maximum ground clearance (235mm/9. 3inches) and see if the air suspension and Pirelli Scorpion tires were up to the task. task. Sure, the ride was bumpier, but otherwise there was no loss of grip or forward movement.
Bilgen Tug, leader of the brand’s car range, used the word “allegria” to evoke what the desired driving experience is: an experience of joy. It wasn’t out of place.
The final price in Canada may not be announced until later this summer, when the Folpassre begins arriving in dealerships, but the price of the EV will most likely approach that of the Grecale Trofeo, the smartest edition of the gas-powered models, meaning at least $130,000 to start and set aside. depending on features and packages.
Maserati began reinventing its logo with the arrival of the MC20 supercar and followed it two years ago with the petrol Grecale. At the time, the company said that while it would continue to offer ICE powertrains, it would also release electric versions of its product line over the next few years, and that didn’t come with hybrids.
“We didn’t see the desire for a hybrid stage,” William Peffer, then Maserati chief executive for the Americas (he now runs Jeep), said in an interview last year, “We want to sell luxury cars and supercars, and we don’t think our consumers have to sacrifice anything in that regard, regardless of the type of engine that’s installed in the car. “
Hence the Grecale Folgore, which joins an ever-growing list of mid-size and expensive electric crossovers from luxury brands, making this once-niche more competitive and interesting. Think of everything from the Genesis Electrified GV70, BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, Audi. Q8 and SQ8 e-tron to Mercedes EQE, Porsche Macan and Jaguar I-Pace, et al. SUVs.
In fact, the 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore drives the segment forward with a drive and quirk that can only come from a 110-year-old Italian corporation with a long history of motorsports and high-end sports car festivals, and homeowners (Stellantis since 2021). Maybe it wouldn’t have been good, but Maserati is a survivor, so it believes it’s a clear direction for the future.
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