Electric Icons: The New Grand Tourers and Hypercars Collectors Love

Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and Rimac are building electric cars with the craftsmanship and pace of true collectibles. Here are the models worth knowing.

The collector car world has a new kind of icon. Rolls-Royce, Ferrari and Rimac have each built electric machines that deliver silence, staggering pace and craftsmanship worthy of a museum floor.

For enthusiasts who grew up on the sound of a V12, this might seem like a surprising turn. Yet the cars arriving now are some of the most thrilling and beautifully made in each brand's history. Here is a look at the electric grand tourers and hypercars that belong on every collector's radar.

Ferrari Luce: Maranello's first electric car

Few launches have generated more anticipation. In late May 2026 Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, Italian for "light," at the Città dello Sport on the outskirts of Rome.

The Luce breaks new ground for the brand in several ways. It is a four-door car with rear-hinged back doors and a five-seat layout, a first for Ferrari. At 5,026 millimeters, it is also the longest Ferrari ever built.

Performance is everything a Prancing Horse fan could hope for. Four electric motors, one per wheel, deliver up to 1,035 horsepower with launch control. Car Magazine reports a 0 to 62 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph. A 122-kilowatt-hour battery supports an estimated 329 miles of range and 350-kilowatt DC charging.

Drivers can tailor the character of the car through its modes. According to Car Magazine, output rises from 429 horsepower in Range mode to 617 in Tour and 972 in Performance, with the full 1,035 reserved for launch control. It is a clever way to offer a relaxed grand tourer on Monday and a track-ready Ferrari on Saturday.

The design story is just as compelling. LoveFrom, the creative collective founded by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson, shaped much of the interior and exterior alongside Ferrari's in-house Centro Stile design team. Ferrari has built a dedicated "e-building" to manufacture the car, with first deliveries expected in early 2027.

Rolls-Royce Spectre: the ultra-luxury coupe, refined again

Rolls-Royce has long described its cars as offering a "magic carpet ride," and electric drive suits that philosophy perfectly. The Spectre, revealed in 2022 as the marque's first fully electric car, set the template for what an ultra-luxury EV can feel like.

Black Badge Spectre: the most powerful Rolls-Royce yet

In February 2025 the company introduced the Black Badge Spectre, its most powerful car to that date. Pressing the "infinity" button on the steering wheel releases the full 650 horsepower, while Spirited Mode delivers a burst of instant torque from a standstill. Evo reported a 0 to 62 mph time of 4.1 seconds.

Spectre Series II: more range, faster charging

In June 2026 Rolls-Royce announced Spectre Series II. Automotive World reported a range increase of 18 percent, to 390 miles on the WLTP cycle, along with charging times reduced by 14 percent. The Black Badge version now produces 500 kilowatts in Infinity Mode.

Chris Brownridge, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said the car confirms that "Rolls-Royce is perfectly suited to electrification." New finishes include an Ethereal Blue exterior color and 23-inch forged wheels hand-finished over as long as six hours.

Rimac Nevera R: the hypercar that redefined fast

Croatia's Rimac proved that an electric hypercar could stand alongside the most celebrated names in the sport. The original Nevera produced 1,914 horsepower and reached a top speed of 258 mph, earning a place among the fastest production cars ever built.

What makes the story so inspiring is its pace. In just a few years, a young Croatian company has earned a seat at the table alongside the oldest names in performance motoring. The Nevera R is the latest expression of that ambition.

In August 2024, at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, Rimac revealed the Nevera R. TechCrunch reported the key figures:

• Power: 2,107 horsepower, up from 1,914 in the original Nevera.
• Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 1.74 seconds.
• Top speed: 217 mph as standard, or up to 256 mph under Rimac's supervision.
• Rarity: production limited to 40 cars.

That rarity is precisely what collectors prize. A 40-unit production run puts the Nevera R in the same conversation as the most coveted limited-series supercars of any era.

It also says something lovely about the hobby. The collector car world has always welcomed new names with great ideas, from the coachbuilders of the 1930s to the supercar pioneers of the 1960s. Rimac's arrival continues that tradition, proving that the next legend can come from anywhere.

Why electric collector cars are winning hearts

Electric power is changing what "special" means in a collector car. Instant torque delivers acceleration that once belonged only to race cars. Silence reveals the craftsmanship inside the cabin: the stitching, the veneers, the hand-polished metal.

Several themes stand out across these launches:

• Design partnerships. Ferrari's work with LoveFrom shows how electric platforms invite fresh thinking about form and interior space.
• Personalization. Rolls-Royce continues to expand its Bespoke program, with new materials such as Brindled Walnut veneer and an illuminated fascia on Spectre Series II.
• Limited production. Small runs like the Nevera R's 40 cars create the scarcity that defines a true collectible.
• Everyday usability. Ranges of 329 to 390 miles make these cars ideal grand tourers for weekend escapes along the coast.

A quick reference for collectors

• Ferrari Luce: four motors, up to 1,035 horsepower, five seats, first deliveries expected early 2027.
• Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: up to 390 miles WLTP range, Black Badge version at 500 kilowatts.
• Rimac Nevera R: 2,107 horsepower, 0 to 60 mph in 1.74 seconds, 40 cars.

The grand tour, reimagined

Picture a drive from Monaco along the Corniche at dawn, the sea glittering below and nothing but the whisper of tires on the road. Or a run up California's Highway 1, arriving at a cliffside resort without a single fuel stop on the way.

That is the promise of the electric grand tourer. It pairs long-distance comfort with a calm, cocooned cabin, so passengers arrive refreshed rather than road-weary. For many owners, these cars become the favorite way to travel between homes, marinas and private airfields.

Choosing your electric icon

If you are building or refreshing a collection, electric cars now deserve a place in the garage alongside your classics. A few ways to approach it:

• Follow the launches. Ferrari's first Luce deliveries, expected in early 2027, will be among the most watched handovers in the hobby.
• Value provenance. First-year production cars, launch editions and numbered series tend to carry special significance over time.
• Experience before you decide. Concours events and brand experience days are the best way to feel the difference electric drive makes.
• Think in pairs. Many collectors enjoy keeping a classic combustion car and a modern electric icon side by side, celebrating two great chapters of automotive history.

The collector car has always been a celebration of the best a maker can build. In 2026, some of that best is electric, and it has never been more exciting.

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