McLaren Says No to EVs as It Prepares New Hypercars and an SUV

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McLaren is getting ready for a major reveal this summer. While details about its future models remain under wraps, one thing is already clear: fully electric cars are not part of the plan. In an interview with Autocar, CEO Nick Collins outlined a roadmap centred on brand-new ICE-powered hypercars to succeed the 750S and the very real possibility of an SUV.

The Next Chapter Starts This Summer

Following its merger with Forseven with the backing of CYVN Holdings, McLaren is preparing to “unpack” its future product strategy in the coming months. Collins confirmed that multiple new models are already in development, with full-scale previews already shown to dealers. The first reveal is expected to take the form of a concept rather than a production-ready car, but it will set the tone for everything arriving through to 2030. That includes a broader range of models that could push McLaren beyond its traditional mid-engined supercar formula (hint-hint, nudge-nudge).

McLaren Says No to EVs, For Now

Despite the industry’s rapid shift toward electrification, with even Ferrari succumbing to the trend, McLaren is holding its ground. Collins told Autocar the brand will only introduce an EV “when our customers want one.” Considering that little to no supercar buyers are interested in EVs, we doubt the day will come soon.

That said, electrification is not being ignored. Cars like the McLaren Artura Spider already use hybrid assistance to enhance performance and efficiency. In fact, McLaren has also filed a patent for a rolling anti-lag system designed specifically for hybrid supercars, showing they’re committed to building more hybrid-assisted models. For now, though, a fully electric McLaren remains off the table.

The McLaren SUV Is Starting to Feel Inevitable

Perhaps the biggest talking point is what McLaren is not officially confirming. Reports of a hybrid V8-powered SUV – codenamed P47 – surfaced last year in November with a potential debut in 2028. It might sound sacriligeous, but high-performance SUVs have become the norm, and everyone and their mother offers one, from Ferrari and Lamborghini to Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce. Considering how popular the SUV segment has become, it makes sense for codename P47 to make an appearance soon. And based on Collins’ comments, it feels less like a question of if, and more like when.

This story was originally published by Autoblog on Apr 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.