Lancia Ypsilon Electric

Overview

The Lancia Ypsilon Electric marks the Italian brand's stylish re-entry into the premium electric supermini game for 2025. This chic hatchback, built in Spain, aims to woo buyers with its distinctive Italian design and a focus on interior comfort. It’s positioned as a more exclusive alternative to its Stellantis siblings, offering a unique blend of heritage and modern EV tech. Expect it to turn heads in the urban jungle! New models are priced around €40,000, with nearly-new examples appearing from approximately €34,900 in the EU market.

What's New for 2025?

As a fresh face, the 2025 Lancia Ypsilon Electric carries over its stunning launch specification. This model spearheads Lancia's "Renaissance," bringing the historic brand into the electric age. The big news is its very existence, showcasing Lancia's new design language heavily influenced by the Pu+Ra HPE concept. Key tech includes the innovative S.A.L.A. (Sound Air Light Augmentation) virtual interface, a first for Lancia, promising a unique and intuitive user experience. It’s all about making a sophisticated splash in the EV scene.

Design & Exterior

Phwoar, the Ypsilon Electric is a proper looker! It flaunts a bold reinterpretation of Lancia’s historic "calice" grille, now illuminated, and striking round LED taillights that give a nod to the legendary Stratos. Slim LED headlights and cleverly hidden rear door handles keep the profile super sleek. This compact charmer measures 4080 mm in length, 1760 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 1440 mm tall, making it perfect for darting through city streets. Expect unique alloy wheels and badging for this all-electric variant.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside, and the Ypsilon Electric welcomes you into a cabin designed like an Italian living room, especially evident in the Cassina launch editions. It’s all very plush with a focus on sustainable materials. Up front, the S.A.L.A. infotainment system takes centre stage, usually with dual 10.25-inch screens providing crisp graphics and seamless wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Passenger space is cosy for five. Boot space is a practical 309 litres, expanding to a useful 1118 litres with the rear seats tumbled. Sadly, there's no frunk for your charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

This Italian stallion zips from 0-100 km/h in a respectable 8.2 seconds, thanks to its front-wheel-drive setup powered by a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. It delivers a punchy 115 kW (that's about 156 hp) and a healthy 260 Nm of torque, making it nippy around town and capable on the motorway, topping out at 150 km/h. Expect a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride, prioritizing urban agility and refinement. Multiple regenerative braking modes will help you squeeze out extra kilometres.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Ypsilon Electric packs a 48.1 kWh usable battery, offering a real-world range estimated by Green Cars Compare at around 349 km – pretty decent for city hops and beyond! Energy consumption is rated at an efficient 7.26 km/kWh. Juice it up via its CCS Type 2 port; AC charging is handled by a standard 11 kW on-board unit, meaning a full top-up takes roughly 5 hours. When you're in a hurry, it can gulp down DC fast charging at up to 100 kW, taking you from 20-80% in under 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While an official Euro NCAP rating is still pending for this new model, Lancia is equipping the Ypsilon Electric with a comprehensive suite of safety kit. Expect Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities, including standard features like adaptive cruise control with stop & go functionality, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and autonomous emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring should also be on the menu, ensuring you're well looked after on every journey. These features make cruising both safer and more relaxing.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Lancia is backing the Ypsilon Electric with a fairly standard Stellantis warranty package for Europe. This typically includes a 2-year, unlimited mileage basic vehicle warranty. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components usually align with this battery cover. As an EV, maintenance should be simpler and more affordable than its petrol-powered ancestors, though specific complimentary maintenance plans will vary by market.