Rolls-Royce plans to launch electric car this decade

An EV could replace the Wraith coupe and Dawn convertible (pictured), both of which are coming to the end of their lifecycle.

September 22, 2020 09:21 AM

LONDON -- Rolls-Royce is developing a standalone electric car to prepare for the closing of some city centers to combustion engine cars.

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