With the GranCabrio Folgore, Maserati presents the first electric luxury convertible – electric (e-mobility), luxury class and sports car |  News |  VISION Mobility

With the GranCabrio Folgore, Maserati presents the first electric luxury convertible – electric (e-mobility), luxury class and sports car | News | VISION Mobility


Maserati of course follows the GT with an open version, which continues the brand’s long tradition of open cars: the GranCabrio Folgore, which is said to require more electricity than the closed version – 22.3 to 23.7 kWh/100 km, which means 419 to According to WLTP, there should be and an electric range of 449 km – in reality, maybe around 300 plus-minus x.

In comparison: the GranTurismo Folgore gets 22.1 to 23.1 kWh/100 km and according to the WLTP can travel 433 to 455 km. The current electric trio is completed by the Grecale Folgore, which is rated as 23.9 to 27.8-23.9 kWh/100 km and is said to travel 431 to 501 km. It is also likely to account for larger sales and has a smaller impact on the shipping business.

Made in Modena – 100%

Like the GT, the convertible is made entirely in Modena and once again offers driving pleasure and comfort combined with “unquestionable craftsmanship,” as the press release exclaims.

And as I said: GranCabrio Folgore is the first fully electric convertible in the luxury segment and also the fastest in the entire electric convertible market. It goes without saying that the car is beautiful and elegant. The 800-volt design is important for fast charging, which should allow you to reach long distances without stopping for a long time.

Customer requests? It can be considered in many ways

As part of the presentation, Maserati chief designer Klaus Busse explained the high design requirements of the GranCabrio Folgore, which was presented in a special Liquid Rose Gold color. The hood was matched in Titan Gray and the interior was in Denim and Ice with contrasting stitching – a gem from the Maserati Fuoriserie customization program.

And since everything in Italy is always emotionally celebrated, Davide Grasso, CEO of Maserati SpA, remained true to this claim: During the show, he recalled how “thunderous and at the same time the harmonious encounter between art and science for centuries” The search for excellence was encouraged”. You have to come over it now!