--- title: "Maserati Will Only Sell EVs by 2028" description: "Maserati's \"Folgore Day\" kicks off the beginning of its journey to full electrification by 2028 and launches the GranCabrio Folgore." date: "2024-04-15" modified: "2024-04-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/maserati-will-only-sell-evs-by-2028" categories: - "Maserati News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "GranTurismo" - "maserati" --- # Maserati Will Only Sell EVs by 2028 ![]() *\Maserati\* The Italian word "Folgore" means "Lightning," but you probably already knew that because [Maserati]() has referenced it heavily since unveiling its first electric model; the[ GranTurismo Folgore](). However, Maserati unveiled Monday morning its plans for its fully electric future. At an event called "Folgore Days" in Italy, the iconic Italian automaker kickstarted this pivotal journey, which is easily one of the most representative in its history. The biggest news is that Maserati will complete its transition to a purely electric lineup by 2028. While a broad timeline for this had already been announced, this specifies the year when Maserati will no longer offer gasoline-powered cars, something that a Maserati U.S. spokesperson confirmed to *The Drive*. Maserati CEO Davide Grasso clarified that some markets around the world may move at a different pace, but highlighted that the company is targeting 2028 as its goal. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By 2025, every Maserati product will have a fully electric variant. In addition to the GranCabrio and Gran Turismo, it also recently announced the Grecale Folgore SUV and an MC20 Folgore supercar, the latter coming in 2025. Since the Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante are being phased out, only the important new models will be left standing by 2025 and all will have internal combustion and electric powertrain options. But Maserati isn't stopping there. It also partnered with Vita, the Italian electric boat maker. Together, they created the Tridente, a 10.5-meter electric boat with a carbon fiber hull made by Hodgdon Yachts in Maine. Maserati didn't provide many specifics but said it can cruise at 25 knots (29 mph) and has a top speed of 40 knots (46 mph). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I sampled the Gran Turismo Folgore last year on the [Autodromo Vallelunga](), and its monstrously powerful tri-motor powertrain was a blast. Two motors at the back and one at the front produce a total of 749 horsepower and it was more fun to drive than the ICE version. While it might seem a bit soon for Maserati to go electric in four short years—a brand famous for thrilling engines and seductive designs—the GranTurismo Folgore proves that its future is bright. *Got tips? Send them to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()