The Lamborghini Lanzador was originally planned to become the company's first all-electric vehicle when it was unveiled in 2023, but those plans have since been scrapped. Given the slow demand for EVs, Lamborghini abandoned its plans for an all-electric model and instead opted for a hybrid powertrain.The production version of the Lanzador is expected to be released sometime in 2028, but the power output could be different from the 1,341 hp claimed initially since it won't be equipped with the dual-motor electric powertrain. Lamborghini confirmed earlier this year that due to the shift in strategy, it would reengineer the Lanzador around a plug-in hybrid powertrain paired with an internal combustion engine.Lamborghini chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann said he was pleased that customers supported the brand's decision to move away from a fully electric powertrain. Speaking to CarBuzz at Monterey Car Week, he said:AdvertisementAdvertisement"We decided to change the Lanzador from full electric to plug-in hybrid, and this was very well accepted by the customer. They're very happy about that."Image Credit: LamborghiniIt remains to be seen what engine Lamborghini will give the Lanzador, but there is a strong possibility that the Urus SE's twin-turbocharged, electrified 4.0-liter V8 could be used.Lamborghini CEO Is Happy the Brand Chose the Hybrid RouteMotorbiscuit reported Winkelmann's reaction to the company's decision to choose a hybrid powertrain over full electrification. His comments came two days after Ferrari launched the Luce EV at the end of May, which attracted significant backlash. He said:AdvertisementAdvertisement"Our decision to go from [traditional internal combustion engine] to plug-in was a very important one for us, and it worked out."We don't speak about our competitors … but everybody has their own strategy."He went on to say that acceptance of EVs among Lamborghini's customers was not showing a positive trend. He said:"By observing the market … we saw that the acceptance curve [of EVs] for our type of customers is not increasing, and that therefore we decided to move away from a full-electric car into a plug-in hybrid."Speaking about the Luce, Michael Field, chief equity strategist at Morningstar, said that fans are disappointed with Ferrari for taking the EV route. He said:AdvertisementAdvertisement"Ultimately many fans are disappointed that Ferrari is embracing the EV concept, believing it dilutes the supercar brand, which has modelled itself around classic design and raw, combustion-engine power."That could be one reason why Lamborghini chose plug-in hybrid power over a fully electric powertrain.
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