The brand’s founder previously stated that batteries are too heavy to make an electric Pagani feasible
Pagani vehicles are akin to rolling pieces of jewelry, showcasing mechanical mastery. The Huayra and Utopia, for instance, are powered by a formidable 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. However, Christopher Pagani, the brand’s marketing director and son of Horacio Pagani, reveals that despite previously pausing development, the brand is still actively working on an EV.
Pagani initially explored the concept of an EV in 2018, but last year announced it had no immediate plans to launch an electric model due to concerns about battery technology and charging speeds. However, during a recent talk at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Christopher Pagani confirmed the marque remains interested in developing an EV.
“We loved working on the electric car, and we are still engaged with this project, so it’s not a closed chapter for us,” Pagani revealed. Christopher added that after consulting with their global dealer network, the Italian brand observed “no interest in a [fully electric] Pagani hypercar,” but noted it was a “fun project to build.”
Although the brand spent many years considering an EV, it never progressed to building a full-scale prototype, focusing instead on virtual development. The weight of batteries remains a concern, as Christopher notes that Pagani models prioritize “vehicle dynamics” over “horsepower” or “top speed.”
It appears Pagani won’t enter the EV market until it can create something that meets its high standards and introduces new innovations.
“We’ve always aimed to be innovators,” Christopher told a known car media outlet. “The Zonda brought many innovations in composite materials, something unprecedented in the automotive world. The Huayra was the first twin-turbo hypercar, developed in collaboration with AMG to create something entirely new. And with the Utopia, we seized the opportunity to return to the manual gearbox.”
