It does not seem that Rolls-Royce go succumb to the age of half-measures electrification. When it does, it will embrace 100% electric technology, putting plug-in hybrids aside. At the moment, with no dates on the horizon, it seems that the signature of the Spirit of Ecstasy has registered a trademark to baptize its first electric car.
As published BMW Blog, BMW (owner of Rolls-Royce) has registered with the German patent office the name “Silent Shadow“.
A ‘silent shadow’ to make the leap
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As can be seen in the official record, the trademark “Silent Shadow” has been registered in the area of ”Automobiles and components” by BMW hasta 2030.
For decades the British firm has used the name Shadow for its models, such as the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, so it is quite likely that we will soon have more details about the definitive electrification plan of the luxury brand.
According Coach, there is Phantom prototype powered by lithium-ion batteries at BMW’s Munich Research and Development Center, with which tests are underway to launch an entirely new model, albeit with a similar design to BMW iX.
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It is also speculated that Rolls-Royce works on models with rear and all-wheel drive along with a battery pack that would have a capacity of more than 100 kWh for a range of at least 500 km.
Already in 2016 the Goodwood brand took advantage of the BMW centenary to present the Vision Next 100 concept, a luxurious and futuristic autonomous and 100% electric vehicle that said goodbye to the V12.
Two years later, the manufacturer announced that 2040 would be the year in which he would only sell electric cars. It would be a decade late compared to other luxury brands like Bentley.
Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100.
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The truth is that it is difficult to imagine an even quieter experience in a Rolls-Royce, whose acoustic equipment achieves create rooms so soundproof they should generate a whisper that creates a more natural feeling.
It is the case of new Ghost, which was presented a few months ago with more technology, a renewed aesthetic and the same V12 mechanics.
Note: The header image belongs to the Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100.
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