Maserati’s Electrification Plans: Dealerships Prepare for EVs
Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati is finally making its move into the electric vehicle (EV) market with the upcoming release of the GranTurismo Folgore in the fourth quarter of 2023. To support this transition, the company is equipping its dealerships with customized DC fast-chargers. These chargers, developed in partnership with Michigan’s Future Energy, will provide Maserati’s EVs with the necessary infrastructure for servicing and charging.
The DC fast-chargers are expected to offer charging capacities ranging from 60 kW to 180 kW and will support both CCS and CHAdeMO connectors. This suggests that Maserati dealerships’ chargers may be accessible to other mass-market EVs, potentially expanding charging options for electric vehicle owners.
The GranTurismo Folgore, Maserati’s first electric offering, boasts a powerful three-motor electric propulsion system, achieving a 50/50 weight distribution and a rapid 0-60 mph time of around 2.7 seconds. Equipped with a 92.5 kWh T-shaped battery pack containing LG Chem batteries, the Folgore will leverage 800-volt charging technology, enabling quick roadside charging stops.
Unlike some automakers that rely on third-party charging networks, Maserati is working with Bosch to integrate its charging services into its EVs. Bosch’s charging network offers access to a vast number of charging points across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Bosch’s services provide in-app payment options and navigation to locate and reach charging stations.
While Maserati’s parent company, Stellantis, established a unified EV charging and smart route planning service called Free2Move Charge, Maserati has opted to work directly with Bosch for its EV charging needs.
Maserati’s move into the electric vehicle market aligns with Stellantis’ broader goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and becoming a leader in sustainability. The luxury automaker aims to offer fully electric versions of all its models by 2025, ultimately transitioning to an all-EV lineup by 2030.
The deployment of chargers to Maserati dealerships marks a significant step in the company’s electrification journey, signaling its commitment to an electric future despite previous mixed signals. With the imminent arrival of Maserati’s EVs and a growing charging infrastructure, the brand seems well-prepared for a future without combustion engines.