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Ferrari “Luce”:
The Cavallino’s first electric car between identity, engineering and vision
With the Luce, Ferrari officially enters the era of full electrification. This is not merely a technological transition: the brand’s first all-electric model represents a critical test of whether Ferrari’s DNA can survive -and adapt- to an architecture without a traditional combustion engine.
The name itself is revealing. Luce, meaning “light” in Italian, suggests clarity, energy and direction, a deliberate signal of how Ferrari intends to shape its future.
An electric project, but unmistakably Ferrari
The Luce has been developed on a bespoke, in-house electric platform, engineered with a clear objective: to preserve the core values that have always defined Ferrari — performance, dynamic precision and driver engagement. The most widely anticipated configuration features a quad-motor layout, with four independent electric motors — one per wheel — enabling a total output of over 1,000 hp, highly advanced torque vectoring, 0–100 km/h acceleration in approximately 2.5 seconds, and an estimated top speed of around 310 km/h.
Range is expected to exceed 500 km, although for Ferrari, this figure is clearly secondary. The primary focus remains dynamic coherence with the rest of the Cavallino lineup.
Interior philosophy: fewer screens, more sensation
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Luce lies inside the cabin. In an EV landscape dominated by expansive touchscreens and digital minimalism, Ferrari takes a counter-trend approach, reaffirming the importance of physical, tactile controls. Developed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the design studio led by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, the interior is characterised by extensive use of rotary and tactile controls, a driver-centric cockpit layout, a balanced integration of analogue elements and OLED displays, sustainable materials, including recycled aluminium, without compromising perceived luxury or craftsmanship.
The message is unmistakable: even without the sound of a V12, the Ferrari Luce aims to engage the senses rather than isolate them.
Tradition versus innovation: a delicate balance
Ferrari has repeatedly stated that electrification will not immediately replace combustion engines. The Luce therefore joins a range that will continue to include internal-combustion and hybrid powertrains well into the next decade.
As such, Ferrari’s first electric model plays a strategic role. It is not simply a new product, but a technical and cultural manifesto, designed to demonstrate that electrification can coexist with Ferrari’s identity — provided it is pursued without compromise.
Market debut expected in 2026
The official unveiling of the Ferrari Luce is expected in 2026, with production scheduled to begin the same year. Only then will the market — and, above all, the purists — be able to judge whether the Prancing Horse has succeeded in its most challenging task yet: reinventing itself while remaining true to its essence.