2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore EV: 590 Pounds-Feet of Torque and a Large Battery

Like all Stellantis offerings, the Grecale has been thoroughly harmonized and marketed as “the daily exceptional.” At launch, there will be three variations: a boldly named GT model producing 296 horsepower from its slightly hybridized 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a Modena edition delivering 325 hp from the same power source, and for those seeking a more intense experience, the Trofeo variant devoid of any hybrid elements, churning out 523 horses directly from a twin-turbo, 3.0-liter V6 engine. While these variants are impressive, the Folgore is being positioned as the standout choice.

However, the all-electric version is still in development, and those who rely on gas stations will have to wait to witness this innovation. The electric model will be introduced to the market a year after the petrol variants, and some specifications are already available.

The Grecale Folgore will be equipped with a substantial 105-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Comparing it to the Audi Q4 E-Tron, a key competitor, the German electric vehicle has a usable capacity of only 77kWh. Although specific range estimates have not been disclosed, one can speculate that it will surpass 300 miles with such a capacious battery.

Maserati has stated that the Grecale Folgore will deliver up to 590 pound-feet of torque, significantly more than the gas-powered Trofeo’s 457 pound-feet. It is reasonable to assume that this will result in a quicker acceleration to 60 miles per hour compared to its most powerful gasoline counterpart, which claims a 3.6-second sprint to that speed. The top speed remains undisclosed, but for reference, the Trofeo achieves 177 mph—unfortunately not 185 mph as seen in this video.

Similar to the other models, the Grecale Folgore will feature all-wheel drive and will utilize the same Giorgio platform instead of having unique EV-specific foundations. This platform is also shared by the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia, indicating its longstanding presence in the automotive world.

Maserati plans to have an electric version for all its models by 2025, with the Grecale Folgore scheduled for launch in fall 2023. This will mark the brand’s initial foray into the electric SUV segment, implying that a battery-powered Levante won’t be seen before then. It is poised to directly rival the rumored Porsche Macan EV set to debut the following year, potentially indicating that Maserati may beat Porsche to market at the very least.

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