Is Maserati's first EV the best looking electric car yet? New GranTurismo Folgore review
Maserati's First EV driven - 761HP GranTurismo Folgore Review. This, Taycan or Tesla Plaid? You are watching the UK first road drive of the 280-mile range, 800v, 995lb ft Maserati GT Folgore coupe. Jonny Smith takes a brief drive of this crucial new product from the historic Italian manufacturer.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:55 MC20 going EV
1:55 Also available as V6 Turbo
2:15 AWD system
2:27 Tech spec
3:00 Styling
3:24 Dimensions
3:42 Battery pack design
3:57 Wheels and tyres
4:52 ROAD DRIVE
5:30 Gran Turismo definition
5:50 4 x drive modes
6:59 Rival cars
7:32 Regen braking paddles
7:57 Cabin materials
8:48 Front styling
9:42 Nose like a Ferrari 612?
9:49 Prices and trim levels
10:39 Rear styling
11:08 Boot space
11:21 0-62 sprint
11:50 Steering and brakes
12:15 Air suspension
12:57 Charging stats
13:15 Maserati EV future range
13:43 SPORT mode
15:00 Grecale and Levante EV
15:35 No 911 EV...yet
16:49 Verdict
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I’m with you Johnny. Petrol and Ev’s can co exist. Nice looking car. I would choose the electric version being a fan of Ev’s and how they drive. But I can see why people would by the petrol version for that emotional soundtrack
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Bet there will be a couple of people who will buy both, the ultimate hybrid.
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe.. My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
@@graemejohnson9025 Driving cars is a luxury that most of us can't afford, neither can the planet.
@@robmanueb. do you own a iPhone.. do you live in air conditioned house and work.. the property you live in was created by trucks transporting the supplies to build it.. if you stop cars, you will have to stop the trucks that supply food. You nob..
Maserati knows how to make a beautiful car. Clean, unfussy surfaces, and spot-on proportions sitting over the wheels. The interior surface finishing is a little over-cooked for my taste, but presumably there are other options. Hoping for the best for them!
It's very clean and handsome, which makes a change from so many fussy Lambos and M BMWs at the moment.
Nice to see Americans haven’t made it to this channel yet crying over anything electric
The overall shape is nice, but the styling could be simpler and cleaner
maserati dealers know how to shaft you, i wouldnt buy another one never had a fault but only 7 dealers in the uk, you cant reset service items which cause eml light to come on which stops your car from doing a dpf regen just a scamming company
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe.. My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
So good to see traditional design + electric, glad they didn't go overboard with styling, can't wait to drive it in video games.
That's very true. A lot of EVs look like toys for children
What a beautiful car! Great to see Maserati getting their mojo back.
I think the "a" is redundant.
@@metricstormtroopermaserti
Driving a car is changing gears, heel and toe.. My Grandkids have a electric Jeep.. just like this CRAP..
This is the first EV that I have actually felt desire for. Stunning!
I sold Maseratis for a few years, ending around 2017. At that time the Gran Turismo was long in the tooth and the Levante had just come out. Good to see they are getting back to some cutting edge competitive tech to go with their beautiful styling!
whilst maybe long in the tooth, the gran turismo was always a magnificent and up-to-date looking car, something that properly showed the italian tradition of timeless beauty
Don’t worry about the pronunciation. We all know there’s the Alfa Romeo Toe-Nail out there and people are suggesting it’s said different to the way you describe the nail on your toe.
Best looking EV, by a long way. And the interior looks good too, the "folded" screen is a far better solution than many.
Exactly. Proves it does not have to have EV design to be an EV.
That has to be the best looking EV on the market.
It's up there.
As far as I understand there aren't many EV sports cars, what a great opportunity for Maserati, I hope it does really well for them.
You can't have a 3 tonne sports car.
Far too many already
@@nikonordman7624 can you list them all? :) This is the first 2 door sports/GT car I've seen for sale.
@@andrewnevermind4902 haha true to an extent but i mean at least a car that looks like one
@@andrewnevermind4902Good job it’s only two tons then. I’m sure Maserati are breathing a sigh of relief.
Another brilliant episode for a Sunday evening. Thanks Jonny🙏
Many thanks
For about 30 years, Maserati has had beautiful bodies. Electric motors belong in this car.
What a beautiful car. So elegant. Italian design at its best!. I hope they let you have one for a full road test.
Good to finally see a new coupe from Maserati, and I'm so glad their EV offering is a gorgeous coupe that just happens to be an EV, so it still has those classic proportions. That being said, I'd take mine with the V6 as noise still remains an important part of the experience for me (actually, I'd take a DB12 over this, but that's another story). Good to see Maserati getting back into their stride. Lets hope it continues.
Lovely car Jonny... The 1st Gen GT had the best exhaust note I have ever heard from a 4 seater. This looks very similar and I'm sure HR Owens order books will be filling up as we speak...
I'm impressed! Stunning looking car, love the crazy tactile interior - not everyones taste for sure - outside just gorgeous!
An premium EV that looks like a proper sports/GT car 😎
That is unquestionably, the most beautiful electric vehicle currently available
Great vid and review beautiful car and nice to see you filming in our hertsEVs area :)
Many thanks!
Filmed in my back yard! Great review Jonny, learned loads about the car. Beautiful looking car, but can’t help thinking the Folgore looks a little too conservative considering the price tag? Must go and see one.
Not cheap by any means, like its MC20 brother. Hard to gauge how many will sell in today's climate, but we do know more Turbo S Taycans sell than any other model.
@@TheLateBrakeShow Maserati are hopeless at marketing their cars and making people aware they exist. Just ask JayEmm. He's owned several Maseratis and Maserati UK still won't even talk to him - they're stuck in the print era.
What a gorgeous machine! First EV thats made me go wow, id say its good news for italian car lovers, hopefully some of it will cascade down to Alfa being the same company, I adore my Giulia.
What a beautiful machine. Is Maserati back for real? I certainly hope so if this is an indication of what they'll be doing moving forward.
Back briefly until this car sends them bankrupt I guess.
Hi Johnny. Lovely looking car. One question - where does the front number plate fit?
Great video Johnny. Im not fan of a fully electric car but this Maserati look s magnificent. Few months ago I bought Škoda Octavia RS plug-in and I must confess that when it runs in electric mode is very quick and quiet in the city. But I cant see myself driving full electric car just jet 😊
How far can it go in winter with the heaters on?
That looks beautiful. I love the format of the batteries enabling a lower car and therefore seating. Its really important so you don't feel like you're sitting 'on' a car. So many EV cars look slightly wrong because the cabin has been stretched upwards to mask the skateboard of batteries. Great video Jonny. Love your presenting style.
Don’t believe the marketing. They have stuffed the battery where the gearbox and drive shafts normally are. It’s a compromise of a shared platform. It’s why the range is so poor compared to ground up EVs.
@@elliotsimpson1148 I completely understand what youre saying Elliot. The downside of not using a skateboard of batteries is probably, less range. But.... The happy upside of sticking batteries where gearboxes, fuel tanks and drive shafts should be is the proportions can remain the same as an ICE vehicle. Like I said, I find the skateboard EVs quite often look wrong as the seating position is so high.
It's a real surprise to me that Maserati haven't half-arsed this, and have designed it EV-first. Starting with the Gran Turismo shows a respect and awareness of their brand and heritage. Lots of companies are happy to throw that away for a quick buck.
It's not on an ev only platform.
Johny another great video. Totally agree with you that EVs and petrol cars can coexist. Love that Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is keeping with its tradition and it's not some futuristic-looking EV, but proper Italian beauty. 😍😍
It's a lovely looking thing and the performance looks fantastic... but I wouldn't say it was near £200k nice though? The depreciation on that is going to be mental!
Kinda silly, isn’t it? Surely this is a competitor to the Taycan. Which is half the price.
Agreed. Completely crazy pricing. These are going to be a very niche purchase, as very few will want to spend £200k on an electric Maserati when you can get equivalent or better technology elsewhere for half the price.
Beautiful car, sounds super super silent!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is without a doubt my dream car. The styling is beautiful, and with the same range as the ICE Volvo that I drive now, it is perfect.
Missed seeing you checking out the rear seats. Nice stuff!
Digswell viaduct, good spot to review a car, as it's longer a no through road. When passing through Codicote did you carrying on up the B656, that can be a fun bit of road. Loving the new Maserati EV, good to see they haven't tried to give it an electric car look, it has styling people can relate to. I'm not a fan of manufactures trying to make their EV designs look different because it's electric.
Very pretty car and impressive charging speed.
First EV car I actually like the look of. Nice they've made something that isn't tall unlike most EVs these days. It'll have to lose about 99% of its price before I can afford it though!
You probably won’t have to wait too long! I might be queuing up behind you at 1% of list price😂
Most new EVs look great. Many are similar to their ICE sibling. Problem using the same ICE styling makes the mileage efficiency worse. Soo the Automakers just use a big heavy battery. That's a major sacrifice for aesthetics.
Only 50kW charging from 400V chargers? Or did I see wrong from the chart?
Looking forward to picking up a 2 year old one for £45k 😳
the motors are actually 400hp each but the total system output is only 760hp limited by the battery output but that will change with better battery technology. but it is capable of producing 400hp on every motor, just not at the same time. big difference. meaning if youre in max range mode you still have 400hp on the front motor, not 250.
Yes, as a Trofeo. As usual, beautiful design from Masser.
Going electric takes nothing away from the romance we associate with the best Italian marques. This handsome car proves that. Great review, thanks Jonny!
Where will the front number plate sit??
I love this car. It combines the best of both worlds. A classic Italian sports car shape with massive electric power. If only I could afford it.
And it sounds so amazing
Gorgeous car, but so weird to see it being silent after the sound of the previous version was its literal calling card and what put it on the map! (In combination with the timeless looks)
Beautiful car. I’m interested to see what it looks like with a Uk front number plate though
Compared to other bland, wierd or banal EVs, this is stunning.
If I were able to splash that sort of cash, I’d have this over a German or Tesla alternative in a heartbeat. Those cars are everywhere but you just know these won’t be.
Do you choose to wear your watch on the right arm or is itfor the camera? I see many reviers do it
Lovely looking thing. Guess the upcoming Lotus Emeya MIGHT be airt of a competitor too, if youre including the Lucid.
It’s good that they have considered the front number plate position. 😅
Great review Johnny 👍🏼 After owning a new Ghibli S when first launched, completely resonate with the Alfa driver comment, yes it’s going to break, yes it will spend time back at the dealership. But I want one sooo badly to replace my Taycan Turbo S. I have thus far been unable to get contract hire figures on the Folgore, 2% BIK makes this a no brainier for those company buyers looking for something a little away from the German norm. If any one has access to Business Leasing figures please let me know 🙏🏼
Beautiful looking motor, amazing stats, not sure the £195,000 to £100,000 depreciation stat will be, definitely a brave pill car
And let's not forget the Lotus Emeya that was just unveiled!
Yes, absolutely. Sorry we forgot about that.
@@TheLateBrakeShow it's just coming out. I'm sure you'll get to cover it shortly!
Also comes with Alfa Romeo badge and coachwork for 10-20x the price?
What a beautiful car 🔱
Thank-you Mr. John-naay Smuth. 🤪
Folgore = Lightning (in case someone didn't know). Well done Maserati!! A lot of Maserati car names mentioned in the video, by the way, are name of winds: Grecale, Levante, etc.
Love a Masser!
Where is it's battery made?
Same car, either powertrain? Winning! It is a beautiful car. ❤
What are the chances Rimac is behind some of the electric software/motor for this? I think they partnered with Hyundai/Kia on 800v architecture.
where does the front license plate go?
Can't afford it but first EV that looks sexy AF
(it's not "Folgòre", it's Fòlgore)😉🤗🇮🇹🇬🇧
Where will the front reg plate sit? 🤷♂️
I’m hoping the EV versions will be more reliable than the piston versions
I think what Maserati have done with the battery pack is quite clever. I've been wondering why car makers have insisted on having a big slab under the floor, which either robs legroom or forces a SUV shape. Hopefully we'll see a few more manufacturers following this strategy and giving us some low, wide, sleek looking EVs.
It's possible they'll use it on other Stellantis brands, such as a future Dodge or Alfa Romeo, but it wouldn't be in the mid to low price range.
It's not hard to understand - it's obviouisly way cheaper to design a pack that is effcietvely 2D, instead of 3D in it's shape, and 99% of EV buyers would prefer to sit higher anyway (in case you hadn't noticed the success of the SUV fad)
Like the Ferrari Roma and the MC 20 it’s a Fantastic classic design beauty. No massive gaping grille. I’d love to see this design language ontheir SUV range. As with EV’s Whether or not the batteries are sustainable for the planet is the concern which should always be addressed.
This videos handy for when I get one
I love the scrappy nature of Maserati. I love this electrified GranTurismo and would buy one if I had the money.
Must say I Really like that. I’d be disappointed if for near on 200k it wasn’t a bit special.
Beautiful but is anybody going to pay twice the price of a Taycan for a car that will still struggle to deliver 150 miles in the winter? NO
...not everyone buys luxury goods only for practical reasons...
Luxury items are nearly always impractical!
The Dream Car, the Car of sophisticated people with refined taste, the car of opera singers, poets, writers. Maserati and Alfa Romeo are the only cars in the world which resemblance Renaissance works of art.
It sounds a bit odd that all the supposed "rivals" to the GT you mentioned are four-door saloons. Who's really cross-shopping a car this shape with any of those? What that really says, to me, is that nobody is doing what Maserati's done here (yet...) and that the GT Folgore _doesn't have_ any proper direct rivals (yet...). Given their claim to have invented the Grand Tourer, it's historically neat that they've entered this space first with an E-version.
Great looking car! But I can't help but wonder what's under that long hood.
Beautiful car. Have always loved the Gran Turismo, but I understand they have their flaws. Dull question - where will they put the front number plate?
I didn't even notice. Good question!
Under the grille at the front, sadly.
Have to say Maserati's recent pricing strategy is a bit punchy or will there be disounts galore??
That IS a pretty car! I think there was a smudge on the camera though as it was blurring bang on where speed was indicated! 😂 Also I wonder when it’ll be when you, with the fleece, with do an EV barn find? 😮 🤔
An EV barnfind? That'll be a while yet, and Jonny will definitely need to bring a new type of tool kit!
@@TheLateBrakeShow they already exist, early Teslas are being laid up as they're too unreliable to be usable...
@@richardharrold9736 - and your proof of this is... ?
@@MarcCoteMusic myriad forum posts, KZhead videos etc of failed and broken Teslas... Tesla consistently the least reliable carmaker in manufacturer ratings tables...
@TheLateBrakeShow It'll never happen because as you well know, none of these disposable white goods will be 1. Desired or 2. In existence.
Most beautiful car on sale today?
What a pretty thing! They really nailed this, looks & function wise. As a mere mortal, can only hope these will folllow the typical depreciaton curve for left field Italian exotica.Could make for a great 2nd or 3rd hand purchase in a couple of years time.
The piston versions better be called Tuono! (thunder in Italian)
Fiat 500 drive controls? Then again the MC20 uses the screen and one of the vents from the 500e.
This is the first time I’ve seen an electric car that I think - yep that’s awesome. I’d love that .
How'd they squeeze that size battery in that tiny t-shape. It's time to pull it out, line it up next to a Volt battery that had what 16 or 18 kWh, and say WTAF?
You driving through grimsby? 😅
Kind of reminds me of the looks of the Fisker Karma.
Srellantis clearly is well on the way with EV. What will Lancia bring?
Lancia needs the mother of makeovers. Most of its magnificent early pioneering pedigree has been long forgotten.
Cant wait to see new Lancias! The Ypsilon is coming in teh next year. I suspect there will be a lot of Chrysler in it.
Jonny, do you know if this is a Rimac platform, or was it developed by Maserati?
We believe there's a lot of Rimac in there, yes.
For what it is and what it gives for an EV, its great value for the price, you can buy a Merc thats ugly and pay allot more than that , brilliant video Jonny 👍
At the end of the day, if you like ev's or not. We need brands to keep making cars like this and stepping up the game. Also I grew up 50 metres away from where you recorded under the viaducts😂
How many yrs till the wrong engined/braked/wheeled allegro ever gets done Jonny?
I love it, despite being EV. They should think about the "entry-level" version. Engine only in the rear, 400/500hp, maybe one battery less, and much cheaper.
Definite 612 Scagletti vibes at the front.
This is the one you want.
This looks like it's going to be an amazing used buy in 2 years, I can see it falling to £80k by then
Just like all Masers in history....future bargain
Thank you Maserati for making an EV that looks as good as petrol cars. I don't like any of the spaceship EV boxes other manufacturers make.
Sorry to be a ludite, but it would be awesome with a V8.
It would be slower, it would leak half a dozen fluids right away and need servicing every other day. No, being a Maserati it's definitely better of electric.
Hidden in the spec summary at 2min 33, but if it really can’t top 50kW charging at 400V it has a real problem. There are very few 800V chargers out there and that doesn’t look to be charging too fast given relatively few 800V cars (Taycan, a Kia, this).
50kW charging at 400v? That can't be right!
what chemistry is the battery and price
Johnny, Thanks for reviewing a Unicorn. Now will you please film a test of BMW i4 eDrive40. I've already bought one, but for some reason, I'm pining for your approval of this car you somehow failed to test. Oh and not the M50. Just the eDrive40 on 18" wheels in max efficiency spec. Or even the eDrive35 if you're feeling cheeky. You've managed to miss one of the best, I think. Thanks mate.