Maserati Confrms Electric Supercar, Delays Sedan by 3 Years

By Jeff Gibbs

The future of the Maserati Quattroporte remains intact, albeit with a signifcant delay in its showroom debut until 2028. This delay is attributed to the brand’s prioritization of electric vehicle development, including the introduction of a new electric supercar.

Maserati has provided assurance regarding the future of the Quattroporte, confrming that the next-generation model will indeed be electric. However, the anticipated release of this electric iteration has been postponed until 2028, a delay of three years from the original schedule.

While Maserati has refrained from elaborating on the cause of the delay beyond expressing a commitment to ensuring optimal performance for the new car, the signifcant setback suggests the possibility of a complete project overhaul.

This announcement coincides with a series of other updates, including the confrmation of an electric variant of the Maserati MC20 supercar, aligning with Maserati’s overarching goal of transitioning to an all-electric lineup by 2030.

Furthermore, the next-generation Levante SUV, also slated for electrifcation, will experience a two-year delay, now scheduled for release in 2027 instead of the previously planned 2025 timeframe.

With the cessation of production for the outgoing V6 and V8powered Quattroporte in late 2023, consumers will face a notable wait before the arrival of the all-new electric replacement in Maserati showrooms.

In the interim, Maserati will introduce the GranTurismo Folgore coupe and Grecale Folgore SUV, both electric vehicles bearing the ‘Folgore’ moniker, with plans for the GranCabrio Folgore to follow suit in 2024. These models are expected to debut in Australia in the latter half of 2024, with the GranTurismo anticipated to lead the charge.

Additionally, the MC20 Folgore, an electric rendition of the V6-powered supercar, is slated for production in 2025, drawing potential component similarities from the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar, which is available in both V6 and electric variants.

Looking ahead to 2027, Maserati plans to introduce the electric successor to the Levante, referred to in the media release as an ‘E-UV’ (electric utility vehicle), hinting at a possible name change.

These updates provide reassurance amid concerns about Maserati’s transition to electric vehicles, a process marked by organizational restructuring and workforce adjustments globally, underscoring the brand’s commitment to innovation and evolution.