Maserati MC20 Folgore killed off due to lack of demand
Maserati has dropped plans for an all-electric version of its MC20 super car, citing a lack of customer interest.
The Italian sportscar specialist confirmed that the MC20 Folgore would not enter production as planned shortly after its parent company Stellantis announced it was writing off a £1.2 billion investment plan in Maserati.
The MC20 Folgore was due to join the V6-powered version as one of six new EVs from Maserati launched before 2026. Using the same powertrain as the GranTurismo and GranCabrio Folgore models, it promised a significant power jump over the 621bhp petrol car, and all-wheel-drive courtesy of a three-motor setup.
A Maserati spokesperson told EV Powered that the decision to halt the MC20 Folgore project came after assessment of the potential demand – or lack of demand – for an electric model in the super sports car segment.
It’s not clear what the MC20 news or the wider investment cut means for Maserati’s future. It previously announced that it would be an all-electric brand by 2030 and recently culled the petrol-powered Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante from its range. It currently has petrol and electric versions of the GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale on sale.
Maserati’s spokesperson told EV Powered that development of the new Levante and Quattroporte, due in 2027 and 2028 respectively, was still underway but could not confirm if these would be pure EVs or also be offered with a combustion engine option.
The death of the MC20 Folgore is a shame as the GranTurismo, which EV Powered recently reviewed, proved that the Italian firm has a good understanding of how to make a fun and fast electric car.
However, the electric super car market appears to be a tricky one. While some brands continue to explore and develop high-end performance EVs others, such as Aston Martin, have delayed plans, citing customer desire to cling onto combustion engined models.
