EV
Maserati’s Electric Storm Hits Manila
Maserati Philippines Goes Electric with Folgore Launch, Stars Rhian Ramos and Sam Verzosa
SAN JUAN, Metro Manila — Maserati Philippines has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the local debut of its Folgore lineup. The private showroom event in San Juan marked the national unveiling of two all-electric Maserati models: the GranCabrio Folgore and Grecale Folgore.
Hosted by Modena Motorsports Inc., the brand’s exclusive importer and dealer in the country, the event was attended by high-profile guests including Maserati Southeast Asia Pacific’s Wallace Wong and Modena Motorsports President Sam Verzosa — who was seen alongside actress and Maserati ambassador Rhian Ramos during the launch ceremony.
Verzosa emphasized that the move signals a mindset shift for the luxury marque. “This isn’t just the unveiling of new models,” he said. “This is the ignition of a new mindset—where electrification is not a trend, but the future. And Maserati leads that vision.”
The GranCabrio Folgore is the world’s first fully electric luxury convertible, equipped with an 800V system and three electric motors generating 761 horsepower and 1,350 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
The Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first electric SUV, features a 105 kWh battery and dual motors delivering 410 kW and 820 Nm of torque. Inside, it blends luxury with sustainability, using materials like ECONYL®, made from recycled nylon.
Both models feature exclusive electric design elements, including a “Rame Folgore” copper paint finish. Maserati also announced plans for test drives and roadshows across major Philippine cities, along with the upcoming arrival of the limited GranTurismo Folgore 110° Anniversario edition.
The launch concluded with a ceremonial toast led by Wong, Verzosa, and Modena Motorsports GM Mody Llamas, marking the start of Maserati’s electrified chapter in the Philippines.
