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Lamborghini Urus SE UK Delivery: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

The Urus SE PHEV has landed in the UK with 800bhp and a 37-mile EV range — here's what the hybrid specs look like and what early UK orders are choosing.

The Lamborghini Urus SE hybrid has arrived in the UK, replacing the outgoing S and Performante with a single, electrified successor that makes 800bhp from a plug-in hybrid V8 system. For buyers currently navigating the order process, understanding what you're actually getting — and when you might get it — is the immediate priority.

The Urus SE Is Now the Only Urus You Can Buy

Lamborghini has retired the Urus S and Urus Performante, making the SE the sole version available for new orders. That's significant: there is no base V8-only option, no non-hybrid alternative. Every new Urus coming out of Sant'Agata Bolognese is a plug-in hybrid.

This isn't a niche eco variant bolted onto the range. The SE represents the only path forward for Urus buyers, at least until the next-generation model — currently scheduled around 2029 — arrives with a hybrid powertrain derived from the shelved Lamborghini Lanzador full-EV project.

The consolidation of the range into a single model simplifies the order process, but it also means demand is concentrated entirely on the SE, which has implications for waiting times.

800bhp Hybrid Powertrain: The Key Specs

The Urus SE pairs Lamborghini's familiar 3,996cc twin-turbocharged V8 — shared across the Volkswagen Group's performance stable — with a rear-mounted 141kW electric motor. The V8 alone produces 612bhp and 590lb ft of torque. Add the electric motor's 189bhp and 356lb ft, and combined system output reaches 789bhp and 700lb ft (Lamborghini quotes 800hp and 950Nm in metric terms).

That's a meaningful step up over the Urus Performante, which made 657bhp and 627lb ft. The real-world performance figures reflect it: 0–62mph in 3.4 seconds and a 194mph top speed.

The electric motor drives the rear axle, fed by a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery mounted under the boot floor. Eleven driving modes govern how the combustion and electric powertrains interact — from pure EV running to full-attack hybrid output.

Real-World Range and Charging in the UK

The claimed EV range is 37 miles, with real-world figures coming in closer to 30 miles in independent UK testing. Lamborghini positions this as genuinely usable urban range — the car can run silently on electric power at speeds of up to 84mph. For typical London commuting or city errands, a daily charge covers most journeys without touching the petrol engine.

Charging is via 7kW AC only — there is no DC rapid charging. Using a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes around three hours. A standard three-pin granny charger pushes that out to nine or ten hours. For UK buyers without home charging, this is worth factoring in.

On fuel economy, the numbers vary sharply by driving style. With a full battery at the start of a 130-mile run, Car Magazine returned 30mpg. Motorway cruising with a depleted battery brings that down to 25mpg. Driven enthusiastically, expect 15mpg or less. Official CO2 is 51g/km.

What Specs Are UK Buyers Gravitating Toward?

The SE's positioning — as both a performance SUV and a tax-efficient PHEV — is drawing a different buyer profile than previous Urus generations. Lamborghini's own figures suggest that 70% of Urus owners are new to the brand, and 41% are under 40. The SE's PHEV credentials matter to this demographic: Benefit-in-Kind tax rates for PHEVs are substantially lower than for traditional performance SUVs, making the SE more viable as a company car or lease vehicle.

In terms of specification choices, the revised exterior design gives buyers more to work with. The mid-life facelift brings a reprofiled bonnet with fewer visible shutlines, updated headlamp graphics and a revised rear end with a new horizontal lamp strip and lower number plate position. The overall aesthetic is marginally more restrained than the original Urus — which, for buyers who found the previous car visually aggressive, is a draw.

The interior refinements and expanded driving mode selection (eleven modes, compared to the previous car's setup) also feature prominently in buyer conversations, particularly the ability to pre-programme EV hold for urban sections of longer trips.

How Long Is the Wait for UK Delivery?

The Urus SE has been available to test drive and review in the UK as of April 2026, indicating that cars are reaching dealerships. However, Lamborghini's production volumes remain intentionally limited — the brand's annual output sits at a fraction of mainstream premium SUV competitors, by design.

The source material does not contain confirmed UK allocation figures or official delivery lead times from Lamborghini UK. What is clear from the Car Magazine UK test is that right-hand-drive examples are now on UK roads, which typically signals that customer deliveries are either underway or imminent for early-order customers.

Buyers placing orders now should expect waiting times consistent with typical Lamborghini allocation cycles. For high-demand configurations — particularly bespoke Ad Personam commissions with unusual paint or interior combinations — dealer lead times historically run longer. Prospective buyers are best advised to contact an authorised Lamborghini dealer directly for current allocation status and expected delivery windows, as these shift quarterly.

Is the Urus SE Worth the Wait?

Car Magazine's UK test returned a four-out-of-five verdict, rating handling and performance at the maximum five stars. The conclusion is broadly positive: Lamborghini has electrified the Urus without neutralising what makes it compelling. The hybrid system integrates well, the performance is violent without being unmanageable, and the real-world EV range is functional rather than theoretical.

The main caveats are familiar ones for the model: it remains an expensive, large, and not universally admired design. But the SE's combination of PHEV tax efficiency, serious performance, and usable electric range makes a stronger case for the ownership proposition than any previous Urus.

Key Takeaways

  • The Urus SE is now the only new Urus available — the S and Performante have been discontinued.
  • Combined output is 800bhp / 950Nm from a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with a 141kW rear electric motor.
  • Real-world UK EV range is approximately 30 miles (37 miles claimed); 7kW AC charging only, around three hours on a wallbox.
  • Official CO2 of 51g/km makes the SE eligible for lower Benefit-in-Kind tax rates, broadening the buyer profile.
  • Right-hand-drive UK cars are confirmed on the road as of April 2026; contact Lamborghini dealers directly for current allocation and lead times.

Sources

Car Magazine — Lamborghini Urus SE hybrid (2026) review (5 April 2026)

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