Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Project Nightingale, its first coachbuilt electric car, with production limited to just 100 units globally.
This marks the start of Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild Collection in the electric era. The design immediately stands out. The front is upright and minimal, with a smooth, closed-off surface and thin vertical headlights, a departure from the brand’s usual horizontal lighting signature. The proportions are dramatic, with a long bonnet and a short rear, giving it a classic coachbuilt stance.
Running along the body are stainless steel bands that stretch from the front to the rear, visually tying the car together. At the back, these lines merge into slim, vertically oriented tail-lamps, giving the rear a distinctive, almost sculptural finish.
The Nightingale is a two-door, two-seat convertible, roughly the size of a Phantom, but with a more focused layout. It rides on 24-inch wheels, the largest ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, and gets a unique paint finish inspired by historic models from the 1920s.
Inside, the cabin builds on familiar Rolls-Royce luxury but adds new elements. The highlight is the ‘Starlight Breeze’ treatment, with over 10,000 illuminated points integrated into the cabin, inspired by the rhythm of birdsong. The centre console has also been reworked, with hidden storage and a sliding armrest mechanism.
While full technical details are not confirmed, the Nightingale is fully electric and is expected to use a dual-motor setup similar to existing Rolls-Royce EVs. Performance figures have not been disclosed.
This car is less about numbers and more about presence and craftsmanship. It reflects a shift in how Rolls-Royce is approaching electrification, not as a limitation, but as a new canvas for design and luxury.
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028, and with only 100 units planned, this will remain an exceptionally rare sight.
