Pininfarina Battista 2026 Review: Italian Electric Hypercar

The Pininfarina Battista 2026 Review considers a car that redefines what Italian performance means. With 1,900 horsepower from four motors, it is the most powerful Italian car ever made, yet it is presented not as a track weapon but as the world's first pure electric luxury hyper GT — faster than a current Formula 1 car to 100 km/h.

Quad-Motor Engineering Shared with Rimac

Under the carbon skin lies a powertrain supplied by Rimac. Four permanent-magnet motors, one per wheel, produce up to 1,900 hp (1,874 hp, 1,400 kW, 1,417 kW) and up to 2,300 Nm (2,360 Nm, 1,696 lb-ft, 1,740 lb-ft) with all-wheel drive and torque vectoring. The layout uses a T-shaped Li-Ion battery pack in centre tunnel and behind seats, with 120 kWh energy, enabling approximately 500 km (310 miles) WLTP range, with some tests quoting 295 miles (476 km).

Acceleration is record-breaking. 0-100 km/h under 2.0 seconds, 0-62 mph in 1.86 seconds, 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.3 seconds, 0-124 mph in 4.49 seconds, 0-300 km/h under 12.0 seconds, quarter mile in 9.1 seconds, top speed over 350 km/h (217 mph). At its dynamic premiere in the Middle East, Pininfarina confirmed these as validated figures, with independent tests supporting the claim of world's fastest-accelerating road-legal car.

Price is £1.92 million, with production beginning and deliveries starting in summer, now in full flow for 2026.

Italian Luxury, Not Just Speed

Where Battista diverges from Nevera is in calibration and craftsmanship. Pininfarina's Chief Product and Engineering Officer notes bespoke chassis and suspension tuning, tyres proven over many thousands of test miles, and torque vectoring delivering unprecedented power with grand touring composure. The interior is coachbuilt, with Italian leather, exposed carbon, and a minimal interface that prioritizes tactile quality over screen proliferation.

Design is pure Pininfarina — long rear deck, short overhangs, and a cabin that references classic Italian GT proportions rather than hypercar aggression. In India, the Battista set two new world records, validating its ambition to lead a new generation of hyper and luxury cars with electric propulsion.

Craftsmanship & Experience: Hyper GT

Inside, the Battista avoids the stark minimalism of many electric hypercars. Sustainable leather, aluminum milled controls, and exposed carbon in a T-shaped console echo the battery layout beneath. The driving position is central to the car's GT intent — comfortable for long distances, with visibility that belies its performance potential. Unlike track-focused rivals, the Battista is tuned for high-speed stability over 500 km, with active aero that balances drag and downforce without dramatic wings.

For 2026, Battista production-spec cars are delivered with personalized specifications, each reflecting Pininfarina's bespoke program. Owners can specify unique paint, interior materials, and detailing that reference the house's historic designs, making each Battista a continuation of a lineage rather than a departure from it.

"Record-breaking is not the purpose. It is the consequence of building a GT that happens to have 1,900 horsepower."

— TIMELESS GENIE FEEDS DESK

Frequently Asked Questions

How much power does the Pininfarina Battista produce?

The Battista produces up to 1,900 hp (1,874 hp, 1,400 kW, 1,417 kW) and up to 2,300 Nm (2,360 Nm) torque from a quad-motor electric powertrain shared with Rimac Nevera, making it the most powerful Italian car ever made.

How fast is the Pininfarina Battista?

0-100 km/h under 2.0 seconds, 0-62 mph in 1.86 seconds, 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.3 seconds, 0-124 mph in 4.49 seconds, 0-300 km/h under 12 seconds, quarter mile in 9.1 seconds, top speed over 350 km/h (217 mph).

What is the range and battery of the Battista?

120 kWh T-shaped Li-Ion battery pack in centre tunnel and behind seats, supplied by Rimac, with WLTP range approximately 500 km (310 miles), 295 miles (476 km) in some configurations.

How much does the Pininfarina Battista cost?

Price around £1.92 million, limited production, billed as world's first pure electric luxury hyper GT, faster than current Formula 1 car in 0-100 km/h sprint.

What makes the Battista different from Rimac Nevera?

Battista shares Nevera powertrain but features bespoke Pininfarina chassis and suspension tuning, Italian luxury GT design, bespoke interior craftsmanship, and torque vectoring calibration for grand touring refinement over track focus.

Battista endures because it understands that Italian performance has always been about more than speed. With 1,900 horsepower wrapped in Pininfarina proportion and 500 km of electric range, it proves that the hypercar can be both the fastest accelerating road-legal car and a true GT — a duality that defines luxury in the electric era.