2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: The Fastest Convertible EV Ever

Roof-optional electric sports cars aren't exactly in strong supply these days, which is why Maserati's latest creation, the 2025 GranCabrio Folgore, is rather notable. For starters, it reinforces the Italian automaker's commitment to high-performance EVs as it transitions to a purely electric lineup by 2028. Like many of its topless predecessors, the new convertible wears a soft top to keep weight in check for better handling and retain a smaller footprint to free up space in the trunk. More important to aficionados of the Trident, however, is the EV's 800-volt architecture which produces 760 horsepower with the help of Formula E-derived silicon carbide inverters.

The GranCabrio adheres to three basic principles: high performance, beautiful design, and comfort over long distances. And speaking of long distances, the estimated non-EPA driving range is about 250 miles, so that's how often you'll have to pull over to stretch your legs for a bit.

Three 300-kW permanent magnet electric motors power the new member of the Folgore family—one in the front and two in the rear. Drivers can select rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive on the fly, with 100% power output available in either mode. Donuts, anyone? Also, some pretty clever torque vectoring means that up to 400 hp can be applied to a single rear wheel when in RWD mode.

Maserati claims that with a top speed of 181 mph, the GranCabrio Folgore is the fastest electric convertible in the world, as well as the first convertible EV in the luxury segment. (Here's hoping Genesis arrives soon with some healthy competition.) It can reportedly do zero to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and zero to 124 mph in just 9 seconds. Despite tipping the scale at 5,158 pounds, the GranCabrio Folgore can go from 60 mph to a full stop in 121 feet thanks to six-piston Brembo brakes.