Winkelmann argued that transitioning to synthetic fuels and making ICE vehicles run on them could be “an easier leap” for Lamborghini than embracing electric power. The CEO envisions a future where performance-oriented electric vehicles surpass ICE models in agility thanks to advancements in battery energy density, allowing for smaller and lighter battery packs.
A Global Perspective on Emissions
While the second-generation Urus and the all-electric Lanzador signal Lamborghini’s commitment to electric power, the brand is in no hurry to phase out its iconic combustion engines in its sports cars. Winkelmann believes that, from a global emissions reduction perspective, it’s more sensible to focus on the scalability of synthetic fuels since he anticipates there will still be billions of ICE cars on the road in 2035.
Winkelmann admitted that Lamborghini won’t be the first to introduce an electric supercar, but when the time comes, he assured enthusiasts it will be the best in the market. As for the Revuelto and the successor to the Huracan, they are expected to enjoy a life cycle of eight or nine years, suggesting that they will remain in production until 2030 or 2031.
