Since its debut in 2020, Maserati planned to offer an all-electric powertrain for the MC20. Five years down the road, we were expecting it to finally arrive this year. But things have changed considerably since the supercar’s arrival, and now, the MC20 will forego its Folgore version. The electric model is canceled.
The reason for the cancelation is simply a lack of demand, according to a report from Autocar. Since the MC20 Folgore never officially debuted, it’s unclear how Maserati is quantifying that demand. The company did not immediately reply to a request for comment when reached by Motor1.
It’s no secret that Maserati sales haven’t been great. The Italian brand sold just 11,300 vehicles total in 2024. It’s a year-over-year drop of 57 percent—by comparison, Ferrari racked up more global sales despite having a lineup that’s far more expensive. Maserati currently offers electric Folgore versions of the Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Given the not-insignificant sales decline and the decision to axe the MC20 Folgore, it’s safe to assume the vast majority of these Maserati customers are sticking with internal combustion.
What does this mean for the MC20’s future? It’s hard to believe five years have already passed since it was first revealed, but there’s no indication the car is disappearing anytime soon (unless Maserati itself disappears, anyway). The GT2 Stradale could be called upon for some MC20 updates, bridging the gap between the standard and hardcore road-going models. The Stradale pulls 631 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged V-6, which is plenty adequate in a car weighing around 3,500 pounds.
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Still, we can’t help but wonder what the Folgore would’ve been like. Details on the powertrain were never revealed, but rumors swirled around a tri-motor setup generating over 700 combined hp. With a low-mounted battery pack, it likely would’ve been the quickest Maserati of them all.
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