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Lamborghini CEO Sees Fully Electric Supercars a Ways Off

Stephan Winkelmann says the Volkswagen-owned brand remains open to use e-fuels to cut emissions.

Lamborghini’s Lanzador concept.
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By Joshua Gallu

May 19, 2024 at 6:00 AM UTC

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Lamborghini SpA is holding off for now on making its roaring sports cars fully electric as skepticism around the technology grows.

While performance won’t be an issue in an EV, some emotional aspects — like the sound of the Huracan’s V10 engine — can’t be replicated, said Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann. The Volkswagen AG-owned brand also remains open to use e-fuels if regulation becomes more favorable.