The Lamborghini Urus will retain its hybrid powertrain as the Italian carmaker finalises its transition towards partial electrification ahead of its first fully electric model. This move is part of Lamborghini’s compulsion to slash emissions across its product line without changing the performance that defines the brand. The Urus SE will serve as the only available Urus variant from 2025 onwards, replacing the existing twin-turbo V8 model entirely.
Powertrain Architecture
Lamborghini has officially discontinued the pure internal combustion engine variant of the Urus. The Urus SE, launched earlier in 2024, will now be the sole version sold globally. It combines the same 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with a 25.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric motor is integrated into the 8-speed automatic transmission and produces 189 BHP independently.
Performance & Capabilities
The combined output of the hybrid system is rated at 789 BHP and 950 NM of torque. Lamborghini claims a 0–100 KM/H time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 312 KM/H. The Urus SE can run in full-electric mode for up to 60 KM, with the EV mode capped at 130 KM/H. This makes it the first Lamborghini capable of driving in the city silently, though performance remains the focus.
The 4WD system is electronically controlled, and the centre differential is replaced with a multi-plate clutch unit. Torque vectoring is handled at the rear via an electronically controlled differential. Rear-wheel steering is standard. Eight driving modes are available, with new additions for hybrid-specific operation. These include EV Drive, Recharge, Hybrid, and Performance modes. Drive modes like Strada, Sport, and Corsa have been continued.
Platform, Weight & Packaging
The Urus SE continues to be underpinned by the MLB Evo platform, shared with models from Audi, Porsche, and Bentley. The addition of the battery and electric motor has increased the weight by approximately 200 KG. Lamborghini states the SE’s centre of gravity is lower due to battery placement under the floor.
The air suspension has been retuned to compensate for the additional mass. Active anti-roll bars, torque vectoring, and magnetorheological dampers have been retained. The front-rear weight distribution has shifted slightly forward, but Lamborghini claims the effect on handling is minimal. The brake size remains unchanged from the outgoing V8 variant.
Pricing
The Urus SE is priced higher than the outgoing Urus S, which has now been delisted. Deliveries have already begun in Europe and are expected to reach India by early 2025. Lamborghini has not announced an exact launch date for the Indian market, but the hybrid-only strategy applies globally.
With the Urus now offered solely in hybrid form, Lamborghini’s roadmap includes the Revuelto PHEV, followed by an all-electric 2+2 GT. The company plans for 100% of its lineup to be electrified in some capacity by 2028. There is no plan to reintroduce a non-electrified Urus in any market.
