Key Points
- Ferrari has unveiled the chassis and powertrain of its first-ever electric car, the Elettrica, a four-seater that will be revealed next year.
- It will have a top speed of 193 mph and a unique sound system that amplifies the electric powertrain’s vibrations.
- Ferrari is aiming for 20% of its lineup to be fully electric by 2030, a lower target than before.
- The challenge for Ferrari is to create an electric car that delivers the unique “Ferrari feeling.”
Ferrari, the legendary Italian sports car maker, has given the world a first look at the technology that will power its first-ever electric car, the Elettrica. At a special event in Maranello, the company pulled back the curtain—literally—to reveal the car’s production-ready chassis, complete with its battery pack and electric motor.
“Today… is an historic day for us,” said CEO Benedetto Vigna. “We all have goosebumps.”
While the full car won’t be revealed until next year, Ferrari did share some key details. The four-door, four-seater will have a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph) and a range of at least 530 km (329 miles). And in a unique twist, it will have a special sound system that amplifies the actual vibrations from the electric powertrain to create a “distinctly electric Ferrari sound,” rather than just faking an engine noise.
The move is a major milestone for Ferrari, which has been cautious about electrification. The company is now aiming to have 20% of its lineup be fully electric by 2030. While that’s a significant step, it’s actually a lower target than the 40% set a few years ago, indicating broader challenges and slowing demand in the luxury EV market.
The big question for Ferrari is how it will make an EV that feels like a Ferrari. With so many electric cars already offering blistering acceleration, the company will have to do more than just be fast. As one former Aston Martin CEO put it, Ferrari needs to bring “an EV that is more than an EV.”
