Rolls-Royce has launched a new two-seater electric convertible limited to just 100 examples worldwide.
New two-seat EV becomes one of Rolls-Royce’s rarest future models
The luxury car maker said the new Project Nightingale model will be hand-built at its headquarters in Goodwood, West Sussex, with first customer deliveries expected to begin in 2028.
The BMW-owned brand described the car as one of its most ambitious creations yet, combining bespoke coachbuilding design with a fully electric powertrain.
Rolls-Royce said the pure-electric setup will deliver “virtually no mechanical noise”, reinforcing the marque’s long-standing focus on refinement and near-silent motoring. The company has increasingly positioned electric propulsion as a natural fit for its ultra-luxury vehicles, where comfort and serenity are key priorities for buyers.
Project Nightingale measures 5.76 metres in length, placing it close in size to the flagship Phantom saloon despite offering just two seats. Designers have given the model a long bonnet and dramatic proportions to create what the company called a “torpedo-shaped form”.
Styling inspiration has been drawn from Rolls-Royce experimental EX models of the 1920s as well as the glamour of the Art Deco era.
Chris Brownridge, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, told the BBC: “Some of the most discerning Rolls-Royce clients in the world asked us for our most ambitious work.
“We responded by bringing three things together that have never co-existed in our brand: the complete design freedom of coachbuilding, our powerful, near-silent all-electric powertrain, and a uniquely potent yet serene expression of open-top motoring.”
He added Project Nightingale is the “most extravagant expression of what Rolls-Royce is capable of today”.
The company has not confirmed pricing, but said the model will sit between its Private Commission and Coachbuild ranges. Industry estimates place those products at more than £500,000 and up to £20 million for the most exclusive bespoke creations.
The launch comes after Rolls-Royce last month dropped its previous commitment to become an all-electric brand by 2030, confirming it would continue offering petrol-powered models beyond that date. Even so, the arrival of Project Nightingale signals the company still sees a major future for battery-powered luxury motoring.
With production capped at 100 units, demand is expected to come from collectors and wealthy clients seeking rarity, craftsmanship and silent performance in one of the most exclusive convertibles on the market.