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SpectreElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearDiscontinued model
No longer sold newhistorical price not confirmed
Discontinued in South Africa: 2026
Derivative served in South Africa:
2024–2026Discontinued 2026
⚡ 430 kW🔧 900 Nm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: the short answer
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
Spectre430 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
Spectre900 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
SpectreNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
SpectreNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
Spectre146 mm
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Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Original Spectre (RR25), the first series-production fully electric Rolls-Royce
Facelift History
Black Badge Spectre Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with 500 kW Infinity Mode, 1100 Nm Spirited Mode and expanded Black Badge Bespoke treatments
Original South African-market Spectre; succeeded in the Johannesburg range by Spectre Series II in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original South African version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2026
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026-present
2024-2026
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Length
5490 mm
5490 mm
Width
2015 mm
2015 mm
Height
1585 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
2890 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
510 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.35 m
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
146 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Front Headroom
-
1006 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1059 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
500 kW
430 kW
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
900 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Separately Excited Synchronous
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
2
2
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Front + Rear
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
148.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
311.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
105.7 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
112.4 kWh
102 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
NCA
Battery Voltage
400 V
376.4 V
Electric Range
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
530 km (WLTP combined)
AC Charging Power
22 kW
22 kW
DC Charging Power
195 kW
195 kW
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min
5 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
28 min (10-80%)
34 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
Front and rear electric motors
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Full-time all-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Full-time
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Final Drive Ratio
-
8.77:1 front / 8.77:1 rear
Gear Shift Type
-
Column-mounted selector
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
22.2-23.6 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
-
338 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
459 km
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Airbags
-
8
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Rear ISOFIX child-seat anchorages
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
-
Standard
AEB
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Optional
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Front and rear pretensioners; force limiters on the front positions
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Driver and front passenger
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Cruise Control
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Active Lane Centring
Lane Departure Warning
-
Active Lane Centring
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Optional
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Around View Monitor
-
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
-
Optional
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Leather
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Bespoke Starlight Doors and Illuminated Fascia available
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Leather
Heated Seats
-
Front heating standard; rear heating optional
Ventilated Seats
-
Available
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Power adjustable with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Power adjustable with memory
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Power front windows
Power front windows
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
Power-operated bootlid
Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
No — fixed conventional roof only
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
SPIRIT digital architecture with Whispers app integration
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Supported
Android Auto
Standard
Supported
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
SPIRIT digital architecture with configurable instrument-dial colour
USB Ports
-
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display
Touchscreen
-
10.25-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Spectre
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
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