Rolls-Royce has updated the Spectre, its first and currently only electric model. The Spectre Series II offers up to 18 per cent more range, reaching a maximum of 628 kilometres according to the WLTP standard. Rolls-Royce also says the electric coupé now supports faster charging.Image: Rolls-RoyceIn 2022, Rolls-Royce unveiled its first all-electric production model, marking the beginning of the BMW-owned luxury brand’s journey into the electric era. Early in 2025, a ‘Black Badge’ variant followed. Under this label, Rolls-Royce offers slightly more powerful and dynamically tuned versions of its luxury models.The Spectre has now received its first major update. While Rolls-Royce has made only minor visual changes, the main modifications concern the technology beneath the bodywork. In April, BMW introduced an updated i7 featuring Neue Klasse technologies. As part of that update, BMW replaced the previous 101.7 kWh battery with prismatic cells with a new 112.5 kWh battery using large-format Gen6 cylindrical cells mounted in the underbody. The revised i7 also gained additional range and improved charging performance. Rolls-Royce has now adopted the same technology for the Spectre Series II.The new battery in the Spectre Series II matches this energy capacity. With the larger battery, the range increases by up to 18 per cent. Depending on the configuration, the electric coupé can now achieve up to 628 kilometres (WLTP). The ‘Black Badge’ version also benefits from the update, though Rolls-Royce has not specified a range for this variant.Rolls-Royce has not disclosed detailed charging specifications for the updated Spectre. While the manufacturer says charging times have been reduced by up to 14 per cent, it has not published figures for peak DC charging power or the time required for a 10 to 80 per cent charge. By comparison, BMW states that the updated i7 supports up to 250 kW of DC charging power and can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 29 minutes.Rolls-Royce has also revised the powertrain. The standard Spectre Series II now delivers 442 kW and 1,015 Nm of torque. In the Black Badge Spectre Series II, output increases to up to 500 kW in ‘Infinity’ mode, while ‘Spirited’ mode raises torque to as much as 1,100 Nm. Rolls-Royce continues to describe the Black Badge variant as the most powerful model in the company’s history.For the development of the Spectre Series II, Rolls-Royce analysed customer usage patterns. According to the manufacturer, many owners now drive the Spectre themselves and charge the vehicle almost exclusively at home. Rolls-Royce stated that the average annual mileage is around 6,500 kilometres, in line with other two-door models such as the Wraith, Dawn and Phantom Coupé.However, this update comes at a time when Rolls-Royce has realigned its electric strategy. The brand no longer adheres to its previous goal of selling exclusively all-electric cars from 2030 onwards. Instead, Rolls-Royce intends to continue responding to customer demand—and will thus also offer V12 models as long as they remain desirable.At the same time, the Spectre has faced challenges following a strong first full year of sales. In 2025, the electric coupé remained the brand’s second-best-selling model worldwide, but deliveries declined significantly: after 1,890 vehicles in 2024, only 1,002 units were delivered in 2025.Whether these latest advancements will be enough to reignite momentum for the electric coupé remains to be seen. Rolls-Royce has not disclosed pricing or a precise market launch date for the Spectre Series II in its announcement.rolls-roycemotorcars.com