Lamborghini’s Hybrid Range Sets Stage for Electric Future

Luxury Italian automaker Lamborghini has released its first Sustainability Report, a peak under the bonnet of its efforts to make a greener shift as an organisation. 

The supercar giant is putting electrification front and centre of its long-term roadmap, even if the data shows emissions have gone up for now. With the full hybridisation of its model range now complete, attention is clearly turning toward a broader EV strategy.

Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and Chief Executive of Automobili Lamborghini, says: “With this report, we aim to make visible what is already part of our daily way of working: the idea that innovation, performance and sustainability can coexist and mutually reinforce each other.

“This commitment stems from how we operate and extends to every area of our business.”

Emissions rise as production expands

Although Lamborghini is well on the way to electrifying its cars, the transition itself has caused emissions to climb in the short term. 

Greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes are all up year-on-year.

• Scope 1 (direct emissions)
  
  
  • 2023 – 15,653 tCO₂e
    
    
  • 2024 – 19,738 tCO₂e
    
    
• Scope 2 (indirect energy-related emissions)
  
  
  • 2023 – 9,108 tCO₂e
    
    
  • 2024 – 10,111 tCO₂e
    
    
• Scope 3 (indirect value chain emissions)
  
  
  • 2023 – 745,939 tCO₂e
    
    
  • 2024 – 821,283 tCO₂e

The report explains that Scope 1 and 2 increases are “due to higher energy consumption by the cogeneration plant and the activation of the new thermal power plant in the painting section”. 

As for Scope 3, Lamborghini says: “This change is attributable to an increase in the number of cars brought to market.”

"To counterbalance its carbon footprint, the company has been offsetting residual emissions from its production site through “certified carbon credits associated with virtuous projects purchased from internationally recognised platforms and standards”.

Looking ahead, Lamborghini is committed to reducing emissions through:

• Recycled carbon fibre and aluminium use
   
• Reusable “two ways” logistics containers
   
• Lower-emission transport options and optimised routes
   
• Staff car pooling and shuttle services
   
• Electrification of its internal vehicle fleet

Hybrid models lay EV groundwork

The brand's hybrid shift isn’t a soft entry into electrification — it’s been built into Lamborghini’s Direzione Cor Tauri roadmap, which prioritises lowering emissions without compromising performance. The transformation is led by new models like the Revuelto and Temerario.

As the report states: “This commitment begins with the product, marked by the launch of the brand’s first fully hybrid range of super sports cars, in line with the Direzione Cor Tauri roadmap which from the outset has envisioned an evolution focused on emissions reduction while enhancing performance.”

Stephan Winkelmann calls the latest model a defining moment: “With the launch of Temerario, we reached a key milestone by completing the hybridisation of the entire range, becoming the first luxury brand in the automotive sector to offer only hybrid models, always ensuring better quality and performance than previous models.

“This marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable mobility and represents one of the most significant achievements in the transition path outlined by our vision.”

Emissions data from its latest hybrids backs this up:

• Revuelto: 30% CO₂ reduction vs Aventador
   
• Urus SE: 80% CO₂ reduction vs Urus Performante

Lamborghini is not making fully electric cars just yet, but its hybrid architecture shows a clear EV direction. And with performance and emissions both improving, it has a base to build on.

Key energy figures also support this shift (all in gigajoules):

• Non-renewable energy use
   
  • 2023 – 246,869
     
  • 2024 – 313,456
     
• Renewable energy use
   
  • 2023 – 147,610
     
  • 2024 – 161,767
     
• Energy per employee
   
  • 2023 – 167.8
     
  • 2024 – 163.5
     
• Self-produced energy
   
  • 2023 – 91,468
     
  • 2024 – 111,931

Self-generated energy grows by 22%, helping reduce reliance on external supply, even as production ramps up.

Supply and sourcing support future EVs

Electrifying the fleet doesn’t stop at the powertrain — Lamborghini is laying the groundwork across its supply chain too. In partnership with Volkswagen Group’s procurement arm, the company is pressing for high environmental and social standards from its suppliers.

The report outlines how Lamborghini selects its suppliers: “All the measures and efforts made by the Group to promote the concepts of sustainability in the supply chain, as well as the safeguard and respect of human rights, are the same as those acknowledged and adopted by Automobili Lamborghini, in addition to the activities already implemented by the company at a local level.”

Most suppliers are based in the EMEA region, reducing emissions linked to logistics. The brand also partners with local cooperatives for inclusive employment initiatives. Supplier selection follows a structured set of criteria, with a strict S-rating system. If a supplier fails this sustainability rating, it simply does not get the contract.

The policy is clear: “If a supplier receives a negative S-rating, it will not be possible to proceed with its appointment and, consequently, it will not be awarded contracts.

“This represents a direct incentive for suppliers to improve their sustainability performance.”