The Maserati Grecale Folgore is the all-electric model of the corporate’s Porsche Macan fighter which made its debut two years in the past. Launched because the model’s second electrical car (EV) after the GranTurismo Folgore, the Grecale Folgore solely is available in one trim stage versus inside combustion engine (ICE) fashions which might be out there in GT, Modena and Trofeo trims.
Whereas the Grecale Folgore seems just like the ICE equivalents, there are some distinctive cues to set it aside. For example, the entrance grille options slim oval cutouts as an alternative of vertical slats, whereas the nook intakes on the entrance bumper are body-coloured. You’ll additionally discover the dearth of tailpipes and a revised rear diffuser that has inserts that conceal two loudspeakers for the mandated sounds to warn pedestrians of an incoming EV.
Extra work was required to suit the electrical powertrain, as Automobile and Driver reported. For the battery, Maserati engineers reworked the ground pan to suit a skateboard-style battery pack that’s made up of 33 modules.
With a gross vitality capability of 105 kWh (96.7 kWh usable), the pack has 29 of its modules specified by a flat rectangle and 4 extra positioned a stage above behind the rear seat. With a purpose to guarantee the inside dimensions match these of the ICE mannequin whereas preserving aerodynamic effectivity, the ground is lowered so the Folgore’s floor clearance is 170 mm as an alternative of 211 mm.
Working on a 400-volt electrical structure, the Grecale Folgore has two electrical motors that present a complete system output of 557 PS (550 hp or 410 kW) and 820 Nm of torque. These figures enable for a 0-100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds and a prime velocity of 220 km/h, which locations the Maserati EV between the ICE Grecale Modena and Trofeo or Macan 4 and Macan Turbo by way of efficiency.
The Italian carmaker claims a spread of 501 km following the WLTP customary, and the Grecale Folgore helps DC quick charging at a max capability of 150 kW to get the battery from a 20-80% state of cost in 29 minutes. Slower AC charging is capped at 22 kW that may get well 100 km of vary in an hour.
For tools, the Folgore comes with adaptive dampers and air springs, wheel sizes starting from 19 to 21 inches (the smallest offers probably the most vary), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, an 8.8-inch consolation show (for local weather controls), wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an clever assistant in addition to a 14- or 19-speaker sound system.
There are additionally 4 completely different driving modes to cycle by way of, together with Max Vary, GT, Sport and Offroad. Drivers will get entry to the Grecale Folgore’s full energy output in Sport, whereas GT limits issues to 80% and Max Vary to 75%, or 50% if the facility limiter is activated.
The inside is similar to the ICE mannequin other than EV-specific pages for the infotainment system and paddle shifters that management 4 phases of regeneration as an alternative of adjusting gears. Recycled and sustainable supplies comparable to Econyl and Feeltek leather-based are used to cowl numerous areas of the cabin too.
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