Rolls-Royce unveils Spectre Series II

Rolls-Royce unveiled the Spectre Series II on Tuesday, updating its first series-production electric car with more range, faster charging and a broader set of bespoke options. The company said the revised coupe delivers up to 390 miles of range on the WLTP test cycle, 18% more than before, and cuts charging times by 14%. Black Badge Spectre Series II remains the performance version, with Rolls-Royce saying it is the most powerful car the brand has ever made. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) The June 2 launch adds technical changes without a full redesign. Rolls-Royce kept the fastback shape of the original Spectre, but paired the update with new wheel designs, new interior treatments and fresh digital customization through its SPIRIT operating system, according to the company and outside reviews published Tuesday. (rolls-roycemotorcars.com) (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) ### How much changed under the skin? Rolls-Royce said the key engineering update is revised battery cell technology and software calibration. The company said those changes lift Spectre Series II to 390 miles, or 628 kilometers, on the WLTP cycle and reduce charging times by 14%. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) Electrek reported the U.S. EPA figure at 308 miles and said the car now adopts the North American Charging Standard, or NACS, for U.S. charging access. That publication also said the standard car’s output rises to 593 horsepower, while Black Badge reaches 670 horsepower in Infinity Mode. Rolls-Royce’s own release states Black Badge delivers 500 kW and up to 1,100 Nm in Spirited Mode. ### What does Rolls-Royce say about the Black Badge version? (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) Black Badge Spectre Series II is described by Rolls-Royce as “the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever created.” The company said Infinity Mode releases full power and Spirited Mode raises torque to 1,100 Nm. The Black Badge model also gets distinct design treatment. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) Rolls-Royce said it adds Iced Black exterior detailing, a Vapour Violet paint option and a reworked illuminated fascia. On the showroom page, the company says that fascia uses more than 5,500 glowing stars. ### What about the design details circulating online? (electrek.co) Social-media posts on Tuesday highlighted a standard-car illuminated fascia with 8,108 elements and a 0-to-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds. Rolls-Royce’s accessible official materials viewed Tuesday confirm the company’s broader claims on range, power, charging and the Black Badge’s status, but the specific 8,108-element count was not visible in the official pages available through web access. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) Kelley Blue Book lists the current 2026 Spectre at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph in standard form and 4.1 seconds for Black Badge. That aligns with the performance figure attached to the higher-output version rather than the standard car. ### Where does pricing stand in the U.S.? Kelley Blue Book lists the 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre starting at $397,750 and the Black Badge at $467,750. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) Dealer listings aggregated by Car and Driver on Tuesday showed new Spectres priced from roughly the mid-$500,000s to nearly $580,000, reflecting options and dealer inventory rather than a newly published U.S. base price from Rolls-Royce. Forbes reported Tuesday that the update brings more range, more power and quicker charging, but did not cite a new official U.S. starting price in the search excerpt available. Rolls-Royce’s public showroom pages direct buyers to configure the car and contact a dealer rather than posting a sticker price. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) ### What did Rolls-Royce executives say? Chief Executive Chris Brownridge said in the company release that Spectre “amplifies the qualities our clients value most: silence, effortlessness and abundant power,” and said the model confirms that Rolls-Royce is “perfectly suited to electrification.” He also said Spectre has become one of the brand’s strongest canvases for bespoke commissions. (kbb.com) Rolls-Royce said clients can now order Spectre Series II with new interior treatments including Duality Twill and Placed Perforation, along with a redesigned clock cabinet inspired by aviation instruments. Dealer inquiries and online configuration are now live through the company’s U.S. showroom pages. (press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com) (forbes.com)