- Halcyon will produce 60 electrified Rolls-Royce Corniche models, each requiring over 2000 hours of restoration.
- Its electric powertrain delivers up to 373kW with battery options providing 402 to 483km of range.
- Prices begin at £400,000 before taxes and donor car costs, with deliveries scheduled from late 2026.
The Rolls-Royce Corniche, a 1970s icon of soft-top luxury, has been reborn as a fully electric grand tourer. UK-based Halcyon will build just 60 of these bespoke “remastered” convertibles, each tailored to its buyer and reportedly taking more than 2000 hours of restoration before delivery.
Twice the punch, none of the rumble
The original 6.75-litre V8 has been retired in favour of a new Evice Technologies electric powertrain. In its most powerful form it delivers up to 373kW, more than double the output of the factory Corniche, while promising whisper-quiet cruising. Buyers can select between two battery packs rated for 402km or 483km of range, and the 800V system supports up to 230kW rapid charging. Halcyon says the conversion doesn’t add any weight over the petrol model - a bold claim given the car’s generous proportions.
Modern comfort under vintage wood veneer
Beyond the drivetrain, Halcyon reimagines the Corniche’s cabin with natural materials, bespoke detailing and an unexpectedly wide options list. Heated and ventilated seats, hidden infotainment, automatic climate control and an upgraded sound system all bring 21st-century comfort. One customer even specified a two-seat layout with a sculpted rear cabin, and Halcyon is exploring a custom Louis Vuitton luggage set for future builds.
Exclusive, expensive and effortless
The first finished car, “Highland Heather”, pairs a Purple Moorland exterior with a white-and-purple interior of hand-stitched leather, wood and metal trim inspired by Scotland’s moors. Semi-active suspension, upgraded brakes and three selectable drive modes (Drive, Spirited and Touring) round out the updates.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Prices start at £400,000 (over NZ$900,000) before taxes and the cost of the donor car - which can add over $130k depending on condition - so buyers should expect to spend well north of half a million. At least they’ll have a Corniche that won’t leak oil on the driveway, and one that trades its old-school burble for electric hush.
