Rolls-Royce has revealed the Spectre Series II, an update to its electric super-coupe that extends WLTP range by 18% to 390 miles (628 km) and cuts charging times by 14%. The marque attributes the gains to re-engineered battery cell technology, the central mechanical change in a refresh that otherwise retains the car’s exterior design. The Black Badge variant becomes what the company calls the most powerful series-production Rolls-Royce it has built, with 500 kW available through its Infinity Mode. Rolls-Royce frames the update as a refinement of a motor car it already positions as a future classic.
Highlights
- Range increases 18% to 390 miles (628 km) WLTP through re-engineered battery cells; DC charging times fall 14%.
- The standard Spectre Series II produces 442 kW and 1,015 Nm of torque.
- The Black Badge Spectre Series II delivers 500 kW in Infinity Mode and up to 1,100 Nm in Spirited Mode, reaching 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
- Interior and exterior additions include a 23-inch forged wheel, Duality Twill bamboo-rayon fabric, and an aviation-inspired clock.
Re-Engineered Cells Drive the Range Gain
The improvements stem from revised battery cell technology rather than a larger pack; the Spectre Series II carries a net capacity of 112.4 kWh. According to Rolls-Royce, the changes lift potential driving distance by 18% to 390 miles and reduce charging times by 14%, with a 10–80% DC charge at 195 kW taking 28 minutes. The 390-mile figure is measured on the WLTP cycle; North American EPA ratings, which the company did not state, typically come in lower.
Black Badge Tops the Powertrain Range
Engineers at Goodwood recalibrated the drivetrain for greater immediacy, the company said. Power in the standard model reaches 442 kW with 1,015 Nm of torque, an increase of 115 Nm over Series I. In the Black Badge, Infinity Mode unlocks 500 kW while Spirited Mode summons up to 1,100 Nm.
How the Two Models Compare
| Spec | Spectre Series II | Black Badge Spectre Series II |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 442 kW | 500 kW (Infinity Mode) |
| Torque | 1,015 Nm | Up to 1,100 Nm (Spirited Mode) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4 sec | 4.1 sec |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 390 mi (628 km) | Up to 390 mi (628 km) |
| DC charge 10–80% (195 kW) | 28 min | 28 min |
A Canvas for Bespoke
Rolls-Royce has expanded the Spectre’s interior palette for Series II, with some buyers requesting more than 20 individual Bespoke elements per car. New options include Duality Twill, a rayon fabric made from bamboo, inspired by a grove near Sir Henry Royce‘s former winter home on the Côte d’Azur. A Duality Twill interior can incorporate up to 2.6 million stitches and 10 miles of thread, requiring up to 25 hours to construct, and is offered in four colors with more than 50 thread choices.
Placed Perforation leather, debuting with a cloud-and-moonlight pattern of 78,138 perforations in three sizes, and a high-gloss Brindled Walnut veneer join the lineup. An Illuminated Fascia composed of 8,108 pixel-like lights now spans the width of the dashboard, and a new clock drawing on aviation instruments sits within a vitrine alongside a stainless-steel Spirit of Ecstasy. The breadth reflects the kind of personal commission Rolls-Royce has highlighted before, such as a Spectre reimagined as a tribute to a client couple’s relationship.
Exterior and Wheel Updates
A solid Ethereal Blue finish and a faceted 23-inch forged alloy wheel, hand-finished for up to six hours, headline the exterior changes. The Black Badge adds Iced Black detailing, a matte treatment applied to most brightwork except the polished Pantheon Grille vanes, plus an open-spoke wheelset available for the first time in an Iced Matte Black finish.
How Clients Use the Spectre
The Spectre remained Rolls-Royce’s second best-selling model globally in 2025. The company said owner research informed the Series II updates: the car is typically a second Rolls-Royce, driven solo, and charged almost exclusively at home. One European client has covered more than 30,000 miles (50,000 km) in two years, and a Los Angeles collector uses the car daily. The model line traces to the Spectre that debuted as the marque’s first all-electric vehicle and later premiered in China as part of Rolls-Royce’s plan for a fully electric portfolio.
Chief Executive Chris Brownridge said the car “amplifies the qualities our clients value most: silence, effortlessness and abundant power, confirming that Rolls-Royce is perfectly suited to electrification… This refinement of a modern masterpiece is made in the spirit of our co-founder, Sir Henry Royce, who said: ‘Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing’.”
Director of Design Domagoj Dukec said clients “frequently cite its design as one of the defining reasons for their commission,” adding that the expanded materials respond “directly to our clients’ desire to approach Spectre with even more creative ambition.”
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