Maserati Teases New Electric GranTurismo Folgore in California

• Maserati takes the camouflage off the GranTurismo Folgore and shows the new model in a teaser video with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco.

• The automaker previously claimed a total of 1200 hp from three electric motors and is now backing that statement up with a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds followed by a top speed of over 200 mph.

• Visually, the car retains its grand coupe shape while updating select pieces of the front and rear bumpers, as well as the interior featuring recycling nylon and customizable leather.

Maserati may be going through its own revolution, with revised ownership and proprietary drivetrain development, but the Italian manufacturer isn't straying too far from its roots. Luxury sedans and grand coupes have been the bread and butter of Maserati's bottom line for years, with the GranTurismo name dating back to 2007. Shown for the first time without a disguising paint job, the new GranTurismo Folgore adds modern styling touches to an already iconic body shape and includes an all-new electric drivetrain to boot.

That's right, an all-electric GranTurismo is on the way, set to join its internal-combustion sibling by 2025. With a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and a top speed exceeding 200 mph, this 1200-hp grand touring legend promises excitement while maintaining a level of practicality. Maserati says the charging rate of the new GranTurismo Folgore will be quick, claiming a peak rate of 100 miles in 10 minutes, though the charging type and overall range of the model were not revealed. Usable rear seats, a quick charging capacity, and a whole lot of horsepower make for an ideal highway miler.

Beyond the mind-numbing performance of electric power, the industrywide choice to electrify has largely been positioned as an environmental one and Maserati's reasoning is no different. But creating an environmentally responsible vehicle goes beyond an electric drivetrain, with hundreds of manufactured materials making up the interior of each unit produced. As such, the new teaser video hints at the GranTurismo's recycled nylon interior, with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco noting the silky feel of the car's touch points. Maserati's Chief Communication Officer Maria Conti goes on to explain that GranTurismo Folgore models will be color and leather customizable.

While Maserati doesn't give any specifics about the batteries or range, the company confirms the electric drivetrain development team is the same group that brought us combustion engines like the Nettuno from the MC20. Additionally, Maserati has claimed other models like the MC20 are being produced modularly, meaning these electric powerplants can be seamlessly integrated into the same chassis as the ICE versions. It's unclear if the GranTurismo will feature the same flexibility.

More details will be available soon as we move closer to the official premiere of the GranTurismo in 2023. In the meantime, hopeful buyers and Maserati fanatics can view this video to see the revised bumpers, front and rear, as well as listen in on the snippets of electrified performance.