Rolls-Royce Corniche returns as an EV restomod from British specialist Halcyon, with prices starting at £395,000 excluding the donor vehicle—matching the cost of a new Rolls-Royce Phantom.
The electrified ’70s icon features Halcyon’s 800-volt architecture with two battery options. The 94kWh pack delivers 507bhp and over 250 miles of range, while a smaller 77kWh option produces 405bhp with a 200+ mile range. Both support AC and DC rapid charging.
An active suspension system works with three driving modes—Drive, Spirited, and Touring—to adjust throttle response and electronic damping.
Each vehicle undergoes a 1000-hour body restoration and requires a full year to build. The exterior remains faithful to the original design, with upgraded contemporary headlights being one of the few visual changes.
Inside, the Corniche features wireless Apple CarPlay, a bespoke audio system, cruise control, climate control, and electric seats. The dashboard includes a display space for art pieces, similar to current Rolls-Royce models.
“The original exterior was so close to perfect that we took a ‘less is more’ approach and made only subtle refinements,” explained Halcyon chief operating officer Charlie Metcalfe. “The real opportunity lay inside, where we integrated the very best technologies with a design language inspired by the best of British automotive heritage to create an interior that does justice to the exterior’s timeless elegance. We can’t wait to reveal the full interior design later this year.”
Halcyon CEO Matthew Pearson highlighted how the project aligns with Rolls-Royce’s heritage: “Throughout its storied 120-year history, Rolls-Royce has earned a reputation for smooth, refined, and quiet power. Drawing on that legacy, we have seamlessly integrated cutting-edge electric technology to remaster and elevate a select few of their most iconic cars. Perfected through the wisdom of hindsight, we’re unveiling today a vision of what could have been created 60 years ago if our technology had existed.”
Order books will open in Q4 2024, with production limited to just 60 vehicles. Deliveries are expected in Q4 2026.
