The first full-electric Maserati SUV: Grecale Folgore - March 2024

Highlights:

• Maserati presents Grecale Folgore, the first all-electric SUV in the brand’s product range
• Performance: Grecale Folgore can deliver as much as 820Nm of torque, guaranteeing performance typical of the brand. Courtesy of the 100% electric propulsion, it offers 410 kW and a top speed of 220 km/h.
• The exterior: The exterior features a modified inverted grille for cooling, a front fascia inspired by the Trofeo version, 19”*, 20” or 21" aero wheels specifically designed for maximum aerodynamics, inspired by the shape of the Trident.
• The interior: the interiors of the Grecale Folgore are distinguished by the defining Folgore embossed pattern on the dashboard and the distinctive carbon copper 3D touch interior trim, the use of innovative materials such as ECONYL®, a new fibre made by recovering nylon waste and  uncompromising digital interfaces.
• Technology: Both the 12.3” central display (100% connected) and the 8.8” comfort display are ergonomically positioned to facilitate access to the controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Baidu CarLife integrate the smartphone experience in just a few seconds and users can connect up to 2 devices.
• Maserati Intelligent Assistant: (MIA) has also been optimised for Grecale Folgore, giving the digital experience unparalleled dynamism and graphical sophistication.
• Drive Modes: The 100% electric Grecale Folgore model comes with 4 different driving modes: MAX RANGE, GT, SPORT, OFFROAD.
• Automatic battery pre-conditioning: to make the charging experience as efficient and fast as possible, Maserati Grecale Folgore is equipped with automatic battery pre-conditioning, enabled when near an ultra-fast charging point. Pre-conditioning prepares the battery for the charging phase, adjusting its temperature to reduce charging times.
• Cabin temperature maintenance: the new Maserati Grecale Folgore maintains the interior temperature of the cabin even when the car is not running, ensuring comfort for the passengers inside.
• EV routing: Maserati Grecale Folgore assists customers in journey planning. Fully aware of the battery condition and expected consumption at any time; it can include any charging stops and optimise the total duration of the trip.
• Dynamic range mapping: the maximum distance the Maserati Grecale Folgore can cover is displayed on the map and is updated in real-time according to charge status and the customer’s driving style.

The Grecale Folgore is the first fully electric SUV in Maserati’s history, offering an exceptional everyday experience. Built for customers who enjoy electrification but do not want to forgo performance in pure Maserati style.

The new Folgore completes the Grecale family, with internal combustion/hybrid or a fully electric engine available. The 100% electric version of the Grecale is named Folgore, meaning ‘lightning’, and is a stunning addition to the Maserati BEV collection.

With the right balance between sportiness and elegance, Maserati Grecale embodies innovation, versatility, luxury, and performance. The Maserati SUV is top-class in terms of spaciousness and comfort and at launch, inaugurated a new segment for the brand. And now, in its Folgore version, it is taking another significant step forward, entering the future of electrification.

Grecale Folgore arrived on the market 1 year after the hybrid and petrol models. It is entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy and is equipped with a 105-kWh battery using 400V technology.

Maserati’s new electric SUV can deliver as much as 820Nm of torque, guaranteeing performance typical of the brand. Courtesy of the 100% electric propulsion, it offers 410 kW and a top speed of 220 km/h.

Grecale Folgore is also recognisable for its exclusive and stunning Rame Folgore colour.

The key concept forming a foundation for Maserati's approach to the world of electric is metamorphosis. The Rame Folgore exterior colour is the result of extensive research into how paint interacts with light, which alters whilst in constant interaction with its surroundings.

The inspiration is drawn from contemporary architecture, specifically from the façade of the Guggenheim in Bilbao, where warm copper hues in the sections in the sun co-exist with cooler shades of bluish grey in the areas in the shade. These colours are made possible using iridescent pigments.

The concept of aesthetic metamorphosis can also be found in the use of innovative materials such as ECONYL®, a new fibre with a unique aesthetic: a regenerated nylon made by recovering nylon waste – such as fishing nets from the oceans and aquaculture, fabric scraps from mills and carpets destined for landfill – and turning it into virgin quality nylon yarn for the fashion and interior industries.

This exclusive material, with its unique, highly opaque surface – reminiscent of the fabric used in the bodysuit, combined with laser processing – features a parametric design that expresses a natural dynamism. Inspired by the movements of a ballerina immortalised in a photograph, it speaks of a “controlled performance”, a movement made eternal.

At the front, Grecale Folgore remains “unique by design”, with a modified inverted grille for cooling, as an electric vehicle requires. The new Folgore’s front fascia is inspired by the Trofeo version. Outside, the visual longevity of the model makes it recognizable and contemporary. The aero-driven design is all-encompassing, to achieve a competitive target drag coefficient (Cx), alongside the redesigned rear diffusor.

The exterior of the Grecale Folgore features 19”*, 20” or 21" aero wheels (depending on the market), specifically designed for maximum aerodynamics, inspired by the shape of the Trident. The special Folgore grille has gloss black inserts on an anodised silk black base. The splitters, door handles, DLO and side skirts are also finished in gloss black. Elsewhere, the badges and brake callipers are both in copper colours, while the side vents are illuminated.

The interiors of the Grecale Folgore are distinguished by the defining Folgore embossed pattern on the dashboard and the distinctive carbon copper 3D touch interior trim, emphasised by its ambience lighting. The sport 14-way ECONYL® electric seats in black/tan, paired with the innovative lasering technique, offer heated/ventilated features, while the innovative regenerated yarn also characterises the headliner and carpet.

With Grecale Folgore, the digital interfaces are tailored to the driver. The touchscreen is uncompromising: both the 12.3” central display (100% connected) and the 8.8” comfort display are ergonomically positioned to facilitate access to the controls. It also features quick and easy digital climate controls, while the new quick gesture controls, exclusive to Maserati, provide instant control over the temperature and fan speed, without taking your eyes off the road.

Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Baidu CarLife integrate the smartphone experience in just a few seconds and users can connect up to 2 devices.

Elsewhere, the 12.3” digital cockpit is a benchmark in the market for intuitiveness, easy set-up, and irresistible graphics. The reconfigurable head-up-display minimises driving distractions by projecting key information such as speed, maps and directions directly onto the windscreen, while the digital clock operates the voice assistant to quickly control climate, media, navigation and phone calls.

The Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) has also been optimised for Grecale Folgore, giving the digital experience unparalleled dynamism and graphical sophistication.

The 100% electric Grecale Folgore model comes with 4 different driving modes: MAX RANGE, GT, SPORT, OFFROAD. Adjustments can be made via the drive mode selector on the forged black steering wheel, with drilled leather and blue engine start button meaning the racing soul of the Grecale Folgore is at your fingertips. Furthermore, all Folgore models are equipped with Air suspension.

MAX RANGE mode, in which the car achieves maximum range by applying strategies to save energy. It throttles the top speed to 130 km/h, reduces the response of the accelerator pedal and limits the power of the climate control.

The Grecale Folgore experience
The Grecale Folgore sets a new standard for those who are looking for an electric car with the perfect balance between sportiness and elegance. Grecale Folgore users will have their full-electric SUV with an ALL-INCLUSIVE offer with home and public charging solution.

Users in need of public charging versatility and simplicity will have access to one of the broadest charging networks in Europe, including 650,000 charging points, over 90,000 of which are fast and ultra-fast. These charging stations require no extra subscription and enable versatile management of range both in cities and on the motorway.

Thanks to the Maserati Public Charge app**, customers will be able to locate, plan and manage their charging sessions from their phone.

Grecale Folgore customers will receive a wall box to be installed at home or in a preferred location. It supplies charging power between 3 and 22 kW, using load balancing technology to ensure optimum efficiency in system electricity management. With the Grecale Folgore charging, customers can – for example – pre-warm or pre-cool the car whilst it remains connected to the mains and without depleting the battery, courtesy of the connected services for vehicle pre-conditioning. 

* EU only
** Public charging services not available in the Middle East

* EU specs
** EU only