--- title: "Move Over Spectre, the Electric Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Coming" date: "2026-01-15" modified: "2026-01-15" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2028-rolls-royce-cullinan-ev-spy-shots" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Rolls-Royce News" - "Spy Photos" tags: - "Cullinan" - "luxury" - "Rolls-Royce" - "suv/crossover" --- # Move Over Spectre, the Electric Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Coming ![2028 Rolls-Royce Cullinan spy shot]() *\Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien\* As the [Spectre]() has started to redefine [Rolls-Royce]() for the electric era, attention has turned to how the storied brand will evolve its Cullinan without an internal combustion engine. These new [spy shots]() give us a sneak peek at the form it'll take, and it looks like a pretty familiar one, at least in the broad strokes. If you're a fan of the current Cullinan's looks—and I know there aren't many of you—I'd say the news is pretty good. The brick-like front end and, shall we say, bulbous rear of this prototype echo the existing SUV's profile. Maybe the deck between the rear window and trunk face is a bit sharper, a bit larger, and maybe the light signatures are a touch different. The main headlight projectors appear to be vertically stacked under the horizontal accent LED, which is sort of the opposite of how the gas Cullinan arranges them. The tails also look narrower and longer, cutting a shape more like the Spectre's. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You could look at this two ways: Either Rolls could aim to use the electrification moment to draw a line in the sand from the company's previous design ethos, like[ Jaguar](), or it simply wants to make the Cullinan EV look like just another member of the family. I'd argue that there's no need for a table-flipping upheaval like Jag's—Rolls' business is much healthier (read: alive)—and the existing [Cullinan]() is a hit with its clients, like it or not. So, why mess with success? *Got a tip? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()