Lightning strikes: An introduction to Maserati's Folgore line

Lightning, as we're taught in elementary school, is an instantaneous electrostatic discharge — a natural phenomenon that splits the sky without warning. These powerful flashes evoke a sense of awe that only nature can produce.

So how do you translate that feeling into a car? Maserati, the renowned Italian automaker with over 111 years of heritage, has done exactly that. Since the launch of the Grecale Folgore in 2023, the brand has steadily woven electrification into its lineup, now spanning the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The result is a balanced range that honors its combustion-engined roots while embracing a charged new direction.

Rather than treating electrification as a departure from its identity, Maserati frames it as an evolution of everything the brand has always stood for. The Folgore range — Italian for "lightning" — reflects this perfectly. It's a fitting name for cars built to deliver speed with immediacy, refinement with purpose, and performance that feels at once effortless and dramatic. Much like Mother Nature’s own feats of power.

Maserati Philippines brought the Folgore line to local shores in 2025, arriving just ahead of the country's growing EV momentum. At a time when the local market was still warming to battery-powered mobility, the brand staked its claim early in the premium electric space, offering buyers not just a new kind of car, but a different way of feeling it. With all that said, here’s a closer look at Maserati’s electrified lineup and how the Italian marque is blending heritage with high-voltage performance.

Maserati's first fully electric SUV doesn't ease you into electrification — it throws you in headfirst. Underpinned by a 105 kWh battery, the Grecale Folgore puts out over 500 hp and 800 Nm of torque through an all-wheel drive system, pushing past 200 km/h with the kind of quiet authority only an EV can deliver. Carbon fiber and aluminum keep it light; a voice, touch, and gesture-controlled interface keeps it sharp. For those who want the daily versatility of an SUV without sacrificing the Trident badge's performance promise, this is the entry point.

What sets the Grecale Folgore apart, though, is how effortlessly it wears its electric identity. It doesn't make a show of itself, it simply performs. The cabin is swathed in sustainable premium materials, and Maserati's Fuoriserie personalization program means no two need to look alike. It is, in essence, the Maserati for every day, made extraordinary.

This is where things get serious. The GranTurismo Folgore borrows directly from Formula E, running three permanent magnet motors, one up front, two at the rear,  through an 800-volt architecture. Combined output lands at 750 hp and a staggering 1,350 Nm of torque, figures that would have seemed impossible in a grand tourer a decade ago. Copper and electric blue Folgore accents mark it out visually, while aerodynamic 20 and 21-inch Aero wheels send the message home that the GranTurismo Folgore is not just for show.

Yet for all its performance credentials, the GranTurismo Folgore never loses sight of what a grand tourer is supposed to be: a car you want to spend time in. Range stretches to 450 km, and an intelligent route-based charging prediction system takes the anxiety out of long hauls. The four-seat cabin is built for distance, complemented by a 12.3-inch infotainment display and an interior that balances technology with the kind of tactile luxury Maserati has always done well. It’s performance, luxury, and sustainability, in one. 

Take everything the GranTurismo Folgore offers and drop the roof. The GranCabrio Folgore is the world's first fully electric luxury convertible grand tourer, carrying the same 800-volt triple-motor setup beneath a four-seat, retractable soft-top body. Performance stays entirely unchanged, the numbers are the same, and power delivery is the same, only now the sky is part of the experience. Folgore design cues carry over seamlessly, and performance-focused aerodynamics ensure the open-top configuration lives up to your expectations.

Inside, the GranCabrio Folgore makes a case for craftsmanship as loudly as it does for speed. The cabin is handcrafted Italian luxury, paired with an advanced digital cockpit and connectivity suite that keeps driver and machine linked. The GranCabrio Folgore delivers a truly great combination: the sky as your roof, Formula E technology propelling you, and the signature cabin experience Maserati is known for. The GranCabrio Folgore is the grand tourer for those who know how to go fast, but also how to savor the moment.