Akmal Azhar
Christian von Koenigsegg has confirmed that the Swedish hypercar manufacturer will unveil a brand-new model in 2026 or early 2027. This will be the company’s first new offering after completely selling out its current production lineup. According to von Koenigsegg, while it’s gratifying to be fully booked, it’s also frustrating: “We have nothing to sell.” This has prompted the push toward developing a fresh model to keep the brand’s momentum alive.
Orders to Reopen with the New Model
Once the new car is revealed, Koenigsegg will reopen order books, allowing interested customers to place reservations. As with past models, the upcoming release will be a low-production, exclusive vehicle. Koenigsegg emphasized that they never settle for simple design refreshes—each new car involves significant innovation. “You need to develop a lot because they all need to be different,” said the CEO.
No EV Plans Yet—Because They Feel Robotic
While electric vehicles dominate much of the automotive industry’s future plans, Koenigsegg is holding off. Von Koenigsegg acknowledged the smooth performance and clean energy benefits of EVs, but said they lack emotional engagement. “If you’re a car enthusiast, you want to talk to the beast,” he explained. The thrill, the heat, and the mechanical energy of combustion engines remain key to the Koenigsegg driving experience.
Emotional Value Over Technological Trend
Koenigsegg likened the company’s approach to the comeback of mechanical watches post-quartz era—valuing emotion, craftsmanship, and connection. The upcoming combustion-powered car is expected to not only be lighter and more agile on track, but also provide a more immersive experience compared to modern EVs. For now, Koenigsegg believes that the connection between driver and machine takes precedence over embracing electrification trends.
EV Future Not Ruled Out
Although the next model won’t be an EV, the brand hasn’t entirely closed the door on electric hypercars. Koenigsegg is willing to consider them when the driving experience can truly match the emotive quality of their combustion vehicles. The transition will only come when the brand can recreate that sensation of “talking to the beast”—with or without an engine.
Yusri Ng
