Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale is a silent bespoke EV alleged to cost $9,500,000 that's limited to just 100 clients worldwide

Published on Apr 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody

Last updated on Apr 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

The new Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale features a potent electric drivetrain inspired by the legendary experimental EX cars of the 1920s to create a silent, open-top revolution.

This limited Coachbuild Collection marks a departure from standard production by offering a hand-built two-seater restricted to only 100 clients globally.

The 5.76-meter body uses a monolithic design that removes common ornaments in favor of large, clean surfaces.

While the red badges look back to a high-speed past, the hidden technology suggests the brand is heading toward a future that remains entirely unpredictable.

Inside the Electric Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale

The Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale functions as a production concept that establishes the aesthetic for the new Coachbuild Collection.

This 5.76-meter car uses an aluminium frame to support its heavy electric drivetrain.

Because an electric motor does not need a radiator, the front of the car is almost entirely solid metal around the wide grille.

The Spirit of Ecstasy figurine sits in a small dip on the bonnet rather than on top of the chrome.

Slender vertical lights and a carbon fiber base give the car a heavy, grounded appearance on the road.

It also features 24-inch wheels, which are larger than anything previously seen on a Rolls-Royce.

Engineers focused on making the cabin quiet enough to hear birdsong while driving with the roof down.

The electric drivetrain makes almost no noise, and the soft top uses cashmere to block out the sound of the wind.

Inside, the car features 10,500 tiny lights that mirror the sound waves of a nightingale.

A single line runs from the front to the back of the car to make it look like one solid piece of metal.

This design ensures the Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale looks like a custom build rather than a standard car with the roof cut off.

Legend of the Experimental EX Cars Returns

This new model takes its main design cues from the experimental EX cars built by Henry Royce nearly a century ago.

Historic models like the 16EX and 17EX provided the long, torpedo shape that defines the Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale.

Using red badges is a specific choice to link this modern car to those old high-speed prototypes.

While those experimental EX cars were built to test petrol engines, this project uses an electric drivetrain to test the limits of luxury.

The brand plans to use these new design ideas on its regular cars in the coming years.

Deliveries for the Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale are set to start in 2028 after a long testing phase.

Only 100 people will be invited to buy one at an alleged price of $9,500,000, and each car will have its own unique paint and interior colors.

These specific materials will not be used on any other car from the brand.

By mixing the look of the experimental EX cars with a modern electric drivetrain, the company has created its most expensive project to date.

This move shows that the Rolls-Royce brand is moving away from its famous engines toward a silent, battery-powered future.

Project Nightingale is a clear look at how the world’s most expensive cars are changing what the future looks like.

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