Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II

Spectre Series II is the current standard expression of Rolls-Royce's electric super coupe and appears by name in the official Johannesburg model navigation. It was announced on 2 June 2026 as an evolution of the original Spectre, with the emphasis placed on range, charging time, torque and new Bespoke choices rather than a wholesale change of body concept. South African pricing remains on application. Rolls-Royce Johannesburg explains that model prices depend on the commissioned specification, which is particularly important here because paint, trim, material and crafted-detail choices can change the final transaction substantially. No numeric rand starting price should be inferred from overseas pricing or from a used-car advertisement. The exact-generation technical release records two separately excited synchronous motors, one at each end of the car. System output is 442 kW and torque is 1,015 Nm, while 0-100 km/h takes 4.5 seconds. A re-engineered lithium-ion battery has 112.4 kWh of net capacity. The official WLTP range varies from 582 km to 628 km according to configuration, with electricity consumption quoted at 20.2-21.7 kWh/100 km. Maximum DC charging remains 195 kW, but the stated 10-80 percent time falls to 28 minutes. At 22 kW AC, a zero-to-full charge is quoted at 5 hours 45 minutes. These are meaningful improvements for an owner who drives beyond the city, even though actual range and charging time will still vary with temperature, speed, load, charger performance and the individual commission. The dimensions also deserve attention. Series II is 5,490 mm long, 2,015 mm wide excluding mirrors, 1,585 mm high when unladen and has a 3,210 mm wheelbase. It has two doors, four seats and a 2,925 kg kerb weight. The authoritative technical sheet labels 12.7 m as the turning circle; dividing that diameter by two gives an exact canonical turning radius of 6.35 m. A real parking demonstration is still worthwhile. A new 23-inch forged multi-spoke wheel is available in part-polished or fully polished form. Design revisions remain subtle: the fastback profile and split-headlight signature continue, while Ethereal Blue joins the palette. Inside, Series II expands the material vocabulary. Duality Twill is a rayon textile made from bamboo and offered in several colours, while Placed Perforation can introduce a patterned leather treatment. The updated Illuminated Fascia uses thousands of pixel-like light points, and the redesigned clock draws on aviation instruments. These details are not a conventional trim package; they are starting points for an individual commission. That distinction shapes the buying decision. The standard Series II is the choice for someone who wants the longest-range current Spectre character without the Black Badge model's performance-focused modes and darker design emphasis. It still delivers enormous output, but its role is serene, rapid grand touring. The official South African retailer also describes an initial four-year warranty and four years of roadside assistance for a new Rolls-Royce. Exact local commission content, delivery timing, charging equipment and any battery-specific cover should be confirmed in writing with the Johannesburg retailer.