They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models.
And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene.
Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’.
A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of fully electric machines, infused with the brand’s signature flair for drama, speed, and unfiltered charisma.
Grecale Folgore
We begin with the most grounded member of this electrified ensemble, the Grecale Folgore. Already known as Maserati’s first compact SUV, the Grecale now returns with a new heartbeat, powered by not one but two electric motors delivering a brawny 550bhp and 820Nm of torque to all four wheels.
A century sprint time of just 4.1 seconds, despite the SUV’s not-so-dainty kerb weight of 2.5 tonnes.
Thanks to a hefty 105kWh battery, the car has a range of 500km (WLTP). DC fast-charging at 150kW ensures that topping up from 20 to 80% takes only 29 minutes.
Visually, Maserati has been generous with the details. The Folgore-exclusive grille, gloss-black inserts, and copper accents on the badging and brake calipers tell the world that this is no ordinary Grecale.
Inside, embossed patterns grace the dash, and you’re greeted by a 12.3-inch touchscreen, an additional 8.8-inch Comfort Display, and the same premium layout familiar to petrol-powered Grecales.
Practicality hasn’t been sacrificed at the altar of performance either, with the 535-litre boot remaining intact.
GranTurismo & GranCabrio Folgore
Now, if the Grecale Folgore is a storm on wheels, then the GranTurismo Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore are pure, unadulterated lightning strikes.
Here, Maserati has gone all in; both cars are armed with a tri-motor setup (one in front, two in the rear), allowing for torque vectoring that can independently feed power to each rear wheel.
This means sharper handling, tighter cornering, and a level of dynamism not often associated with grand tourers.
Together, the trio of motors churn out 751bhp and 1,350Nm of torque, propelling the GranTurismo Folgore from zero to 100km/h in 2.7 seconds.
The GranCabrio follows closely behind at 2.8 seconds, its slight weight penalty offset by the joy of open-air motoring.
The 92.5kWh battery offers up to 455km of range in the GranTurismo and 447km in the GranCabrio. Thanks to their 800V architecture, both models can be juiced from 20 to 80% in 18 minutes using a 270kW DC charger.
And of course, they’re achingly pretty. The signature Maserati grille is finished in dark copper, matching the rest of the badging.
Inside, copper accents continue the theme, complemented by a triple-screen digital dashboard similar to that of the Grecale.
As the world’s first fully electric luxury convertible, the Grancabrio opens up its fabric roof in 14 seconds, even while moving at speeds of up to 50km/h.
A new dawn for the Trident
Each Maserati Folgore model is designed to preserve the brand’s storied DNA while writing a new future. One that’s quieter, cleaner, but no less exhilarating.
To some, the idea of an electric Maserati may sound like sacrilege. But to those who’ve seen lightning strike thrice, it feels like an interesting new direction.
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