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Halcyon* said today it will debut its first remastered and electrified Rolls-Royce Corniche®, the Highland Heather commission, at the Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court Palace, 5-7 September 2025. The result of an in-house design study, the Highland Heather commission** is said to be the first demonstration of Halcyon’s Rolls-Royce® remastering services. The power comes from an in-house 800V electric drivetrain.[1] Highland Heather’s name and inspiration come “from the natural majesty of Scotland’s moors while quietly paying tribute to the pioneering spirit of Rolls-Royce’s 1907 Scottish reliability trials.”
“Unveiling the result of our design study in the beautiful setting of Hampton Court Palace gives our clients a first taste of how incredible their cars will be. The passion, effort, and attention to detail that our team has poured into the Highland Heather design study have created a vehicle unlike any other. Classic elegance and a modern spark make for everything the Corniche should be, unmistakably Rolls-Royce®,” said Matthew Pearson, CEO of Halcyon.***
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Deposits can now be placed, with production beginning in Q4 2025 for first deliveries in Q4 2026. Each commission is handcrafted as part of a 12-month build process in collaboration with the client.
“Beginning with the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow, each Halcyon remastering is entirely hand-built in Surrey through an extensive 12-month build process. More than 2000 hours are dedicated to a ground-up, bare-metal restoration, where expert craftspeople unite traditional and modern coach-building techniques to perfect hundreds of hand-built, hand-finished parts back to, and beyond, their original form.
“From this perfect foundation, Halcyon’s engineers seamlessly develop and integrate the very best technologies of today without adding weight. This includes an in-house 800V, 500-horsepower electric powertrain developed over two years to deliver effortless, whisper-quiet motion. The result ensures owners enjoy twenty-first-century performance and reliability alongside the timeless design and tactile analogue experience of the original.
“Each commission is tailored in close collaboration with its owner, ensuring a true one-of-one creation. Halcyon’s own designers work directly with clients and, when desired, collaborate with world-renowned artists to create truly exceptional works of art, with no request left unexplored,” Halcyon said.
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Halcyon’s remastering delivers performance with an 800-Volt electric platform, developed in collaboration with sister company Evice Technologies. It offers the performance expected of electric automotive luxury, delivering up to 500 horsepower. “This technology delivers industry-leading efficiency to meet Halcyon’s zero-weight-added requirement, elevating the Corniche’s effortless ‘waftability’ and character to its greatest potential.
“The modular nature of the Evice Technologies architecture ensures that clients have the flexibility for future upgrades, as technology advances. Currently, two battery configurations are available. The standard system combines front and rear battery packs for up to 250 miles of range. An extended option integrates an additional battery pack for up to 300 miles on a single charge.
“With regenerative braking adding to the driving range, Evice’s systems support AC charging and DC rapid charging, and are compatible with all common charging infrastructure to enable spontaneity and convenience. An advanced active thermal management system ensures consistent and reliable performance in all weather conditions, cooling or heating the batteries to maintain an optimal temperature,” Halcyon said.
*Halcyon and Evice Technologies, both trading names of Evice Ltd, operate independently and are not officially endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited or Bentley Motors Limited, or any of their parent organizations. All mentioned trademarks, such as Rolls Royce®, Bentley®, Corniche®, Silver Shadow®, and T-Series®, are the sole property of their respective trademark holders. Any reference to these names or marks is solely for the purpose of identification.
**Highland Heather – (Marketing Babble alert>
“Presenting in Purple Moorland, Highland Heather is Halcyon’s first completely remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche®. Demonstrating the depths of Halcyon’s commissioning process, its distinctive purple finish evokes the delicate hues of Scottish heather. The theme continues throughout the interior, with thoughtful but subtle engraved details honoring the car’s provenance and inspiration. The centerpiece of Highland Heather is its Halcyon Gallery, which showcases a water-inspired sculpture that symbolizes the highland rivers of Scotland,” Halcyon said.
***Halcyon’s remastering [customization or modification – AutoCrat] service starts from £420,000, plus the donor vehicle and local taxes. For clients who do not already own a Rolls-Royce donor car, Halcyon offers an acquisition service to source a suitable vehicle. Halcyon’s remastering is also available for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow®, Bentley T-Series®, and Bentley Corniche® cars.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Halcyon Highland Heather Corniche EV to Debut
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Halcyon* said today it will debut its first remastered and electrified Rolls-Royce Corniche®, the Highland Heather commission, at the Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court Palace, 5-7 September 2025. The result of an in-house design study, the Highland Heather commission** is said to be the first demonstration of Halcyon’s Rolls-Royce® remastering services. The power comes from an in-house 800V electric drivetrain.[1] Highland Heather’s name and inspiration come “from the natural majesty of Scotland’s moors while quietly paying tribute to the pioneering spirit of Rolls-Royce’s 1907 Scottish reliability trials.”
“Unveiling the result of our design study in the beautiful setting of Hampton Court Palace gives our clients a first taste of how incredible their cars will be. The passion, effort, and attention to detail that our team has poured into the Highland Heather design study have created a vehicle unlike any other. Classic elegance and a modern spark make for everything the Corniche should be, unmistakably Rolls-Royce®,” said Matthew Pearson, CEO of Halcyon.***
Click to enlarge.
Deposits can now be placed, with production beginning in Q4 2025 for first deliveries in Q4 2026. Each commission is handcrafted as part of a 12-month build process in collaboration with the client.
“Beginning with the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow, each Halcyon remastering is entirely hand-built in Surrey through an extensive 12-month build process. More than 2000 hours are dedicated to a ground-up, bare-metal restoration, where expert craftspeople unite traditional and modern coach-building techniques to perfect hundreds of hand-built, hand-finished parts back to, and beyond, their original form.
“From this perfect foundation, Halcyon’s engineers seamlessly develop and integrate the very best technologies of today without adding weight. This includes an in-house 800V, 500-horsepower electric powertrain developed over two years to deliver effortless, whisper-quiet motion. The result ensures owners enjoy twenty-first-century performance and reliability alongside the timeless design and tactile analogue experience of the original.
“Each commission is tailored in close collaboration with its owner, ensuring a true one-of-one creation. Halcyon’s own designers work directly with clients and, when desired, collaborate with world-renowned artists to create truly exceptional works of art, with no request left unexplored,” Halcyon said.
1 Powertrain
Halcyon’s remastering delivers performance with an 800-Volt electric platform, developed in collaboration with sister company Evice Technologies. It offers the performance expected of electric automotive luxury, delivering up to 500 horsepower. “This technology delivers industry-leading efficiency to meet Halcyon’s zero-weight-added requirement, elevating the Corniche’s effortless ‘waftability’ and character to its greatest potential.
“The modular nature of the Evice Technologies architecture ensures that clients have the flexibility for future upgrades, as technology advances. Currently, two battery configurations are available. The standard system combines front and rear battery packs for up to 250 miles of range. An extended option integrates an additional battery pack for up to 300 miles on a single charge.
“With regenerative braking adding to the driving range, Evice’s systems support AC charging and DC rapid charging, and are compatible with all common charging infrastructure to enable spontaneity and convenience. An advanced active thermal management system ensures consistent and reliable performance in all weather conditions, cooling or heating the batteries to maintain an optimal temperature,” Halcyon said.
*Halcyon and Evice Technologies, both trading names of Evice Ltd, operate independently and are not officially endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited or Bentley Motors Limited, or any of their parent organizations. All mentioned trademarks, such as Rolls Royce®, Bentley®, Corniche®, Silver Shadow®, and T-Series®, are the sole property of their respective trademark holders. Any reference to these names or marks is solely for the purpose of identification.
**Highland Heather – (Marketing Babble alert>
“Presenting in Purple Moorland, Highland Heather is Halcyon’s first completely remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche®. Demonstrating the depths of Halcyon’s commissioning process, its distinctive purple finish evokes the delicate hues of Scottish heather. The theme continues throughout the interior, with thoughtful but subtle engraved details honoring the car’s provenance and inspiration. The centerpiece of Highland Heather is its Halcyon Gallery, which showcases a water-inspired sculpture that symbolizes the highland rivers of Scotland,” Halcyon said.
***Halcyon’s remastering [customization or modification – AutoCrat] service starts from £420,000, plus the donor vehicle and local taxes. For clients who do not already own a Rolls-Royce donor car, Halcyon offers an acquisition service to source a suitable vehicle. Halcyon’s remastering is also available for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow®, Bentley T-Series®, and Bentley Corniche® cars.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.