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Maserati's first electric SUV will cost more than a Porsche Macan Turbo EV – as well as all petrol Grecales – when it goes on sale on 1 January.
The electric version of the 2025 Maserati Grecale luxury SUV is due on sale in Australia next year, priced from about $200,000 before on-road costs
The Grecale Folgore – Italian for 'lightning' – will open for orders on 1 January 2025 as a rival to the new battery-powered Porsche Macan, as well as electric luxury SUVs from the likes of Audi, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz.
It will be offered through special customer order only, priced from $199,000 plus on-road costs – $9500 dearer than the top-of-the-range petrol Grecale Trofeo ($189,500), and more expensive than the flagship electric Porsche Macan Turbo ($184,400).
Powering Maserati's first electric SUV are dual 205kW electric motors – one front, one rear – developing 410kW and 820Nm combined, fed by a 105kWh battery pack.
The Italian car maker claims a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.1 seconds, a 220km/h top speed, and driving ranges in European WLTP lab testing of 426km to 501km.
DC fast charging at up to 150kW is claimed to enable a 20 to 80 per cent recharge in 29 minutes, while 22kW AC charging is also supported.
For comparison, the cheaper Porsche Macan Turbo has a longer range (up to 591km) and quicker acceleration (3.3sec from 0-100km/h).
Standard features are expected to mirror or build upon the Trofeo, with 21-inch alloy wheels, the Folgore's unique bumpers, and copper-coloured badges.
Air suspension is set to be standard fitment, with adaptive damping and Brembo front brakes.
Inside, there are power-adjustable front seats with copper stitching, Sonus Faber premium audio, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch instrument display, and a third 8.8-inch touchscreen for the climate controls.
The 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore is due to open for orders on 1 January next year.
Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
