Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Lamborghini has stepped back from plans to introduce the Lanzador as its first fully electric production model. The company still intends to add a fourth vehicle to its range, but the latest comments from Lamborghini suggest it will become a plug-in-hybrid grand tourer positioned between its supercars and the Urus. The decision reflects both Lamborghini's concerns about the experience offered by current electric performance cars and the apparent lack of enthusiasm for them among its customers.Speaking to Autoblog at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Stefano Cossalter, Lamborghini's Urus Product Line Director, confirmed that the original electric plan had changed.AdvertisementAdvertisement"We decided last year that the Lanzador is not going to be electric," Cossalter said. Asked whether Lamborghini was currently developing another fully electric production model, he replied: "We are not working on an EV model."The company is still working on electric motors, battery cells, chemistry and software, but its next major production models will remain hybrids. That includes the next-generation Urus and Lamborghini's proposed fourth model.LamborghiniThe Lanzador Is Becoming Lamborghini's Kind Of GTThe Lanzador name is still being used internally for the fourth model, although its production form is likely to differ considerably from the fully electric concept Lamborghini unveiled in 2023. Asked whether the vehicle would be positioned as a grand tourer or a sedan, Cossalter said it would move "in that direction," describing it as "an evolution of a GT," rather than a conventional four-door sedan or another SUV."Lamborghini is known for crazy and wild ideas," Cossalter added, indicating that the company does not intend to produce a restrained or traditional grand tourer.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: The Rapid Life and Death of the Lamborghini LanzadorThe future model is expected to occupy the space between Lamborghini's low-slung supercars and the Urus. That broadly follows the positioning of the Lanzador concept, which combined an elevated driving position with four usable seats, a large luggage area and proportions intended to resemble a grand tourer rather than a conventional crossover.Lamborghini has not yet revealed whether the production car will retain the concept's styling, dimensions or elevated ride height. However, the basic objective appears to remain intact: create a more practical Lamborghini without simply producing a smaller Urus.LamborghiniLamborghini Says EV Technology Is Not ReadyLamborghini's decision is not based on opposition to electric technology itself. Cossalter said he appreciated the precision and control offered by electric motors, particularly the ability to manage torque independently at each wheel. The problem is the emotional experience.AdvertisementAdvertisement"We think that, at the moment, technology is not good enough for an electric car," Cossalter said.While modern EVs can deliver extreme acceleration, Lamborghini believes that initial burst of performance does not provide enough lasting involvement for its customers."Beside the strong acceleration, you're feeling that's it," Cossalter said. "So emotions are not there."Several manufacturers have attempted to address that problem with artificial engine sounds and simulated gear changes. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, for example, uses programmed shifts and sound to imitate the behavior of a combustion-powered performance car.AdvertisementAdvertisementLamborghini has assessed similar ideas, but Cossalter does not believe the technology currently offers a convincing enough experience. "It's not there yet," he said when asked specifically about simulated gears and sounds. Cossalter acknowledged that other manufacturers had developed interesting solutions, but said they were still "not enough" for Lamborghini.Customer demand is another part of the equation. Asked whether Lamborghini buyers currently wanted an electric model, Cossalter replied: "They don't really want an EV today."Copyright 2014 Seyth Miersma / AOLView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleElectric Development Has Not StoppedAlthough Lamborghini has delayed its first production EV, it has not abandoned research into the technology. "It's not going to stop development," Cossalter said, referring to continued work on software, battery chemistry and cells.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat work could eventually support a fully electric Lamborghini when the company believes the technology can deliver the sound, feedback and emotional character its customers expect. Cossalter also acknowledged that future regulations could eventually make an electric Lamborghini unavoidable. Asked whether an EV could ever feel as engaging as one of the company's V12 models, he said: "I hope so.""We need to have these kinds of simulations as a fan and as an engineer," Cossalter added. "But we're not there yet."LamborghiniWhat Could Power The New GT?Lamborghini has not confirmed the production Lanzador's powertrain. However, a plug-in-hybrid arrangement is the most likely direction given that the company's current range is now electrified.The Urus SE combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an electric motor, producing 789 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. Lamborghini could potentially adapt that system for the larger GT, although no engine, output or platform has been announced.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe car could also use technology related to other high-performance plug-in hybrids within the Volkswagen Group. Whatever hardware Lamborghini selects, the company will need to give it a distinct character rather than allowing the car to feel like a rebodied Porsche, Bentley or Audi.Adam Lynton / AutoblogView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleWhen the fourth model reaches production, it will mark Lamborghini's return to the grand-touring market after almost five decades. The Espada was its last true four-seat GT, while the front-engined Jarama was famously a favorite of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini.The production Lanzador may therefore retain the concept's name and practical mission, but its character is changing substantially. Instead of becoming Lamborghini's first EV, it is now shaping up as a hybrid grand tourer designed to deliver the emotion the company believes electric cars cannot yet provide.LamborghiniThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
