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Lightning is the name chosen by Maserati to identify everything their electric cars. A decision taken certainly not by chance since it is a clear reference both to electrification and to the high performance that these cars will be able to offer. Even when powered only by batteries, these models will always be able to offer that driving pleasure that has always distinguished all Maseratis.
Folgore is, therefore, the name chosen by the House of the Trident for its new electrification strategy. The first models to have a 100% electric solution will be Maserati GranTurismo e GranCabrio to be designed in Modena and built in the Turin production center. As has long been known, the MC20 supercar that was just introduced will also have a 100% electric version in the future.
Battery modules intended for all electric Maseratis, it will also be produced at the Mirafiori battery concentrator assembly plant in Turin. When it comes to sports cars, the sound of the engine is very important. For this, I future electric models will be characterized by a distinctive sound, as is the case with Maserati cars equipped with traditional heat engines.
Maserati has also anticipated some powertrain technical details to be used in their future battery models. The Italian manufacturer will use 800 volt architecture which implies several advantages, including the possibility of being able to use high power recharges up to 300 kW. All the cars they will have 3 electric motors, two on the rear axle and one on the front. This means that all-wheel drive will also be available.
In particular, Maserati emphasizes that the rear axle, thanks to the dual motor with completely independent left / right control, will allow a torque vectoring capability that will guarantee a high control of the vehicle dynamics. The propulsion system being developed by the Italian brand will be at the forefront as it will move away from the use of conventional IGBT technology to introduce high performance SiC inverters.
Going into the details of this novelty, silicon carbide inverters are currently used in Formula 1 and Formula E cars. Thanks to the increased switching frequency, SiC inverters are able to support faster, more efficient motors and lighter that offer greater autonomy and improved performance. These advances make it clear that Maserati is working on advanced technical solutions and that its future electric models will be very interesting.
