Electric Maserati GranTurismo sneak peek

The first 100 percent electric Maserati prototype has been teased testing by the Italian sports-luxury manufacturer.

The second-generation Maserati GranTurismo 2+2 coupe is commencing an intensive period of road and circuit testing ahead of its 2022 launch.

Hence the offical unofficial photography, which stylishly captures the two-door sports car in and around Maserati’s hometown, Modena.

So what do we know about the new GranTurismo?

Its exterior is clearly inspired by its predecessor and the 2014 Alfieri concept.

Maserati has already confirmed an electrified GranCabrio convertible will follow, as well as electric version of the MC20 supercar.

Technical details are being held back for the moment, but the electrified GranTurismo’s performance level is expected to be better than its V8 predecessor.

The powertrain has been developed in-house and has been dubbed “Folgore”, which is Italian for lightning.

Intriguingly, Maserati has promised all BEV models will have a “unique distinctive growl” similar to members of the range with traditional ICE drivetrains.

Maserati will also introduce hybrid and orthodox combustion engine versions of the new GranTurismo. Which comes first hasn’t been confirmed yet.

While Maserati electrified models will be built in Modena, their battery modules will be produced at parent FCA’s Mirafiori Battery Hub assembly plant in Turin.

Maserati has been ramping up its electrified efforts for a little while now. It already sells the Ghibli sedan hybrid in Australia and intends to add the Levante SUV hybrid locally in the fourth quarter of 2021.

It has promised electrified versions of every model in its range, including the Grecale mid-size SUV due on-sale in 2022.