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Rolls-Royce Reverses Electric-Only Plan, Invests £300 Million

3/19/2026

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Rolls-Royce reverses its plan to sell only electric cars by 2030, continuing V12 engine production.
CEO Chris Brownridge (Rolls-Royce) says the electric-only pledge was appropriate at the time but has changed.
Rolls-Royce is addressing logistics for vehicle deliveries as demand rises from wealthy clients, especially in the Middle East.
Rolls-Royce is investing £300 million to expand its bespoke-vehicle plant.

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Story summary

Rolls-Royce reverses its plan to sell only electric cars by 2030, continuing V12 engine production.
CEO Chris Brownridge (Rolls-Royce) says the electric-only pledge was appropriate at the time but has changed.
Rolls-Royce is addressing logistics for vehicle deliveries as demand rises from wealthy clients, especially in the Middle East.
Rolls-Royce is investing £300 million to expand its bespoke-vehicle plant.