Lamborghini’s vision for a new all-electric addition to its lineup became clearer today with the Lanzador concept at Monterey Car Week.
This high ground-clearance grand tourer, featuring 2+2 seating and large 23-inch wheels, combines design elements from the Urus and Sián, while establishing its own unique aesthetic.
Although the Lanzador is not Lamborghini’s first electric concept—that distinction belongs to the 2017 Terzo Millennio—it represents the most serious step yet in the iconic Italian automaker’s shift towards electric performance.
Upon reviewing the Lanzador’s press release, I was eager to uncover the EV-related specifications that would place this concept among the most powerful electric vehicles available.
However, Lamborghini remains tight-lipped about key details such as range, battery capacity, charging capabilities, and even its zero-to-60mph acceleration time.
The company did, however, reveal one enticing detail: the Lanzador is capable of delivering “peak power of over one megawatt.”
This figure, equivalent to 1,341 horsepower, positions the Lanzador between the Lucid Air Sapphire (920kW) and the Tesla Roadster (1,100kW).
While this doesn’t fully reveal its energy efficiency, it does suggest that the Lanzador’s performance will be extremely fast.
However, Lamborghini has not confirmed whether it can achieve a zero-to-60mph sprint in under two seconds like some of its high-powered peers.
Driving the Lanzador is expected to offer a uniquely immersive experience. The car will feature “significantly” more sensors and actuators integrated into its dynamic driving control system, promising a smoother ride.
Lamborghini’s advanced algorithmic computer will process data to enhance the driving experience over time, making it more responsive and personalized.
“This allows the driving character to be more precisely differentiated to the individual driver than ever before,” Lamborghini explains, noting that intelligent sensors behind the new “pilot’s” glass panels at the front of the car will preview future radar technology.
The Lanzador is designed with aerodynamics in mind to optimize both driving performance and range. The vehicle’s air resistance can be adjusted to suit the driver’s preferences, utilizing a system similar to the one in the Huracán Performante and Aventador SVJ.
New active aerodynamic devices in the front and rear ensure maximum efficiency in both Urban and Performance driving modes, while the active chassis with a steerable rear axle and air suspension can be adjusted via the steering wheel.
The Lanzador’s hexagonal taillights, featuring three LED elements on each side, draw inspiration from the Countach LPI 800-4.
The 23-inch wheels, which combine hexagonal elements with aeroblades to minimize turbulence, give the Lanzador a much higher ground clearance compared to other Lamborghinis.
The roof height is 1.5 meters, slightly under five feet, making it shorter than the taller Urus SUV. However, these large wheels give the Lanzador an appearance capable of tackling various road obstacles or cruising up the rolling hills of Northern Italy.
Lamborghini clearly takes pride in the Lanzador’s combination of a grand touring (GT) body with a high-riding driving style. The design draws inspiration from the Huracán Sterrato, an off-road supercar limited to a production run of just 900 units.
The Lanzador’s design aims to evoke the feeling of piloting a spaceship, with the driver intended to feel like an astronaut or jet pilot.
The driver and passenger—or “pilot and co-pilot,” as Lamborghini refers to them—sit in frame-like bucket seats cushioned with 3D-printed foam. The rear seats can fold down to accommodate luggage, and there’s a front trunk that can hold a specially designed bag.
Lamborghini is also emphasizing sustainability in the Lanzador, incorporating recycled nylon and plastics, as well as regenerated carbon fiber, into the interior.
The company claims its leather and wool are sustainably sourced and produced using renewable energy, and it also utilizes a type of synthetic yarn made from recycled plastics.
Unlike previous electric vehicle concepts, the Lanzador is a glimpse of what’s to come.
Lamborghini is already two years into a €1.9 billion ($2 billion) electrification strategy, which will first introduce gas-electric hybrid versions of its entire lineup, followed by a brand-new all-electric fourth model in 2028.
We’ve already seen one plug-in hybrid, the 2024 Revuelto, which will eventually replace the Aventador, and more hybrids are on the way.
The Lanzador serves as a preview of what that future model could be. Since it’s still just a concept, it’s too early to get hung up on performance figures or battery specifications.
However, Lamborghini’s decision to reveal a key spec—1MW of peak power—is a clear signal to competitors that whatever is coming will be exceptionally powerful.
