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Apr 2, 09:45 PM

Rolls-Royce Abandons 2030 Full Electrification Target

[Company Update] Rolls-Royce has officially abandoned its goal to stop selling internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030 and will continue offering V12 engine models.

Key Development: Ultra-luxury Brands Collectively Slow Down EV Transition

Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Bryden explicitly stated that the company will maintain its V12 engine lineup and no longer adhere to the previous leadership's commitment to full electrification by 2030. Changes in policy environment and relaxed emissions standards are the primary reasons for this strategic shift.

Industry Impact: EV Retreat Spreads to Top-tier Luxury Segment

Following Bentley’s decision to delay full electrification until 2035, Aston Martin’s cancellation of multiple all-electric models, and Lamborghini’s termination of the Lanzador all-electric GT project, ultra-luxury brands are systematically scaling back their aggressive electric strategies—highlighting high-net-worth customers’ enduring preference for combustion-engine performance and mounting market realities.