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McLaren EV Models


McLaren brand EVs

McLaren is an EV brand made in UK. This model lineup showcases the shift toward zero-emission mobility. Each model blends modern design, advanced battery systems, and efficient electric drivetrains engineered for performance and sustainability.


List of McLaren major model variants - only all-electric (BEV) models are listed:

EV Model Style Seating MSRP *
McLaren SUV Electric SUV

(Discontinued models are not listed.)


Key highlights across models

  • 100% battery-electric powertrains
  • Fast-charging capability (Level 3/DC)
  • Regenerative braking for energy recovery
  • Smart connectivity and over-the-air updates
  • Advanced driver-assist and safety systems
  • Designed for zero tailpipe emissions

* MSRP listed is approximate and can vary based on trim level, manufacturer incentives, country purchased in, and government taxes or credits applied. It is listed to give a ballpark figure upon which to compare with other models.


About the McLaren brand

McLaren Automotive is a British high performance sports car manufacturer headquartered in Woking, Surrey, and part of the McLaren Group, which also includes the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Founded in 2010 as a spin off from the racing organization established by Bruce McLaren in 1963, the company is renowned for its lightweight engineering, aerodynamic precision, and uncompromising driving dynamics. McLaren's road cars are designed and produced at the McLaren Technology Centre and McLaren Production Centre in the United Kingdom, with all models sharing a common focus on performance through technological innovation.

To date, McLaren has not released a fully battery electric vehicle. Its lineup remains centered around hybrid and high performance internal combustion models, though full electrification is a core pillar of its long term strategy. The brand's first step toward electrified performance was the McLaren Artura, a plug in hybrid supercar launched in 2021 featuring a twin turbo V6 engine combined with a compact axial flux electric motor. The Artura delivers a total output of 500 kW (671 horsepower) while offering up to 31 kilometers of electric only range, serving as the foundation for McLaren's hybrid architecture going forward.

McLaren has confirmed that its first fully electric hypercar is under active development, with prototypes and powertrain testing underway. The project, led by the company's advanced engineering division, is expected to debut later this decade and will represent a clean sheet design built on a lightweight, carbon composite chassis specifically engineered for electrification. McLaren engineers have stated that achieving low weight and maintaining driver engagement remain the main challenges before the company will launch a pure BEV.

In parallel, McLaren is investing in battery innovation and electrified driveline technology through technical partnerships within the UK's motorsport and aerospace sectors. The company also continues to supply hybrid systems for Formula 1 and endurance racing applications, which serve as testbeds for thermal management, battery packaging, and regenerative braking systems that will inform future road car programs.

While McLaren's electrification roadmap trails that of some luxury competitors, its measured approach reflects a commitment to ensuring that any future BEV meets the brand's core principles of lightness, immediacy, and driving purity. The company has publicly stated that a production all electric McLaren will only arrive when the technology allows it to outperform or equal its current hybrid supercars in weight and responsiveness.

Electrification Status

McLaren is a high performance manufacturer in transition, advancing from hybrid technology toward full battery electric development. Although it has not yet introduced a BEV, the company is actively engineering its first electric hypercar for later in the decade. McLaren's approach prioritizes lightweight design, performance integrity, and driver engagement as it prepares to enter the zero emission era.