Ferrari’s next chapter begins today with the all-electric Ferrari Luce, a new model that marries the legendary marque’s performance with the technology of tomorrow. The name Luce literally means “light” and “electricity” in Italian, Ferrari explains: “Electricity should not become an end in itself, but rather an aspect of the driving experience.” The new four-motor powertrain, style, and engineering mark a significant moment for the team in Maranello.
Nonetheless, there’s more to the Luce than fantastic acceleration and a remarkable battery life. Ferrari has collaborated with the thinktank Love From on an interior design that has plenty of physical buttons and mechanical switches rather than the all-screen approach that most other automakers take. With its unconventional instrument displays, an innovative battery design and a unique electric engine note, the Ferrari hopes to retain the emotional heart of a Ferrari, even if the driver wears an electric hat.
Ferrari Luce
1. Ferrari Luce A New Chapter in Electric Performance
Ferrari has now announced the name of the first of its ground-breaking all-electric cars, which will be called Ferrari Luce. The name, which combines the Italian words for “light” and “electricity”, will embody Ferrari’s use of electric technology to enhance the pleasure of driving rather than become the sole focus of it. Known internally as the F222 chassis, the all-electric four-door, five-seat super saloon has four individual motors and has been meticulously developed from scratch within Ferrari’s new E-Building in Maranello.
Key Details Behind the Ferrari Luce:
- New four-door electric Ferrari sedan
- Four independent electric motors
- Five-seat passenger cabin layout
- Developed at Maranello’s E-Building
- Internal development code F222
Luce, which has been in development for around six or seven years, is inspired by collaboration between Ferrari Design and Love From, the creative design collective cofounded by Jony Ive and Marc Newson. The body and personality of the car was also developed by Ferrari’s own Design Studio, headed up by Flavio Manzoni. A real team effort by the Italian marque to produce an electric Ferrari with the company’s design DNA, which has an initial starting price of €550,000 and is expected to be delivered to customers in Europe from October 2026.
2. A Physical Interior That Rejects Touchscreen Minimalism
One of the most apparent elements of the Ferrari Luce is that it eschews the touchscreen-centric interiors common to most electric vehicles today. Ferrari and Love From avoided leaving information and controls hidden behind menu options and instead chose physical switches, buttons and toggles that could be reliably used at speed. Its premise was that a driver of an electric car wants something that can be operated tactilely and intuitively. Is it necessarily the case, Ive wondered, that a modern electric vehicle needs to have a digital interior.
A Different Approach to Cabin Design:
- Physical buttons replace digital menus
- Mechanical dials provide tactile feedback
- Controls prioritise practical driver interaction
- Design avoids unnecessary digital distractions
- LoveFrom contributed to interior development
Ferrari chairman John Elkann also referenced the Luce name when unveiling the interior. He likened it to concepts like lightness, speed, newness and forward-looking automotive tech. Such aspiration is in evidence throughout the cabin, where modern, digitally-primed displays and exotic materials sit alongside mechanical elements that are deliberately old-fashioned in the context of modern motoring. The overall effect is meant to be individual rather than on-trend.
3. Steering Wheel, Ignition Key and Advanced Digital Displays
Inside of the cockpit borrows direction from legendry sports cars and employs modern design. The three-spoke steering wheel is inspired by Nardi’s characteristic wooden steering wheels that for the most part was popular through 50s and 60s. The wheel is entirely made using 19 different CNC-machined parts from 100 percent recycled aluminium alloy and, in the end, is 400 grams lighter than a normal Ferrari wheel, with control placements inspired by the idea of two pods under the central spokes, a method popularized by F1. Fires up the vehicle should begin as an orchestrated routine.
Distinctive Cockpit Technologies:
- Three-spoke aluminium steering wheel
- Recycled alloy construction using CNC parts
- Glass ignition key with E Ink
- Moving instrument binnacle behind steering wheel
- Custom Samsung OLED display technology
Occupying the front seat is an instrument binnacle that swivels with the steering column for optimal driver view. It is equipped with a display system consisting of 2 overlapping Samsung OLED panels and three cutouts exposing a second panel mounted behind. This setup produces a parallax effect where objects appear to move in relation to each other. Physical anodised aluminium needles are backlit with 15 LEDs for better readability and less driver distraction.
4. Aviation-Inspired Controls and Precision Interior Materials
Ferrari Luce’s physical-control philosophy has been extended beyond the steering wheel and cluster to an overhead control panel behind the mirror pod, which resembles a vintage helicopter cockpit. Tactile switches are used for essential functions such as launch control, giving the cabin an aviation look and also providing immediate access to specific controls without a need to scroll through screens. The interior is built with precision-engineered materials carefully milled Corning Fusion5 Glass panels, solid aluminium components and bezel pieces, and other high-tech materials. A highly complex example is the glass drive shifter panel, where laser etching has created around 13,000 tiny holes in the glass, which can then be filled with an ink-like graphic to achieve an elegant finish.
Interior Engineering Highlights:
- Overhead aviation-inspired control panel
- Physical launch control switches
- Precision-milled Corning Fusion5 Glass
- Solid aluminium interior components
- Approximately 13,000 microscopic glass holes
Even in the cabin, subtle touches reign. The mechanical switches inside the house are real, not decorative. Ferrari and Love From worked to ensure that all the switches and surfaces enhanced the driving experience, rather than being there purely to look nice and modern. This has been done in the cabin of the Luce without having to introduce excessive digital technology as Ferrari and Love From felt this wasn’t in keeping with the modern but premium interior.
5. Four-Motor Electric Powertrain and Driving Modes
Beneath its unique body, the Ferrari Luce employs an innovative four-motor electric powertrain utilising powertrain technology originally developed for the Ferrari F80 hypercar. Each wheel is powered by an individual radial-flux permanent-magnet synchronous motor with a Halbach magnet assembly, a specialised configuration of the magnet system that concentrates flux in the stator to provide high power density and efficiency. The front motors operate at a maximum 30,000 rpm, while the rear motors operate at a maximum 25,500 rpm.
Ferrari Luce Power Modes:
- Range Mode: 320 kW (430 hp)
- Tour Mode: 460 kW (617 hp)
- Performance Mode: 725 kW (986 hp)
- Launch Control: 765 kW (1,036 hp)
- Four independent motors drive each wheel
Range Mode limits output to 320 kW and prioritises rear-wheel drive to preserve battery power. The front motors are deactivated when not in use. Tour Mode increases output to 460 kW, employing permanent all-wheel drive to deliver reliable, everyday usability. Performance Mode delivers 725 kW of output with permanent all-wheel drive and Side Slip Control X enabled. For effortless acceleration, Launch Control delivers the full 765 kW output 1,036 horsepower. Ferrari’s specs show the Luce can go from zero to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reach 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds. Torque to the rear axle can peak at an incredible 7,750 Nm in launch mode.
6. An Authentic Electric Soundtrack and Premium Audio System
Ferrari has devised its own solution to EV noise, in the knowledge that customers with a passion for internal combustion may not be ready to give up everything their beloved combustion engine had to offer. Instead of piping through fake exhaust noise into the cabin via the speaker system, the Luce instead relies on an accelerometer to record the vibrations created by its electric motors. An accelerometer, attached directly to the rear axle housing, then captures the vibration, while the data is subsequently processed, equalized and amplified similar to a pickup embedded in an electric guitar and plugged into an amp. This results in what should amount to a more natural-sounding engine simulation for the driver.
How the Luce Creates Its Sound:
- Accelerometer mounted on rear axle
- Captures actual motor vibrations
- Processes and amplifies mechanical signals
- Sound activated in Perfo setting
- Quiet cabin in Range and Tour
The mechanical soundtrack comes on when the driver engages the “Perfo” setting on the Manettino. When engaged, the cabin is entirely silent in Range and Tour modes, making the ferrari more suitable for easy-going driving, whether cruising down the highway or winding back roads. This way, one can choose between a more subdued luxurious experience versus a more dynamic sound character. To provide entertainment, Ferrari has created the unique Audio Signature sound system, a 21-speaker setup supported by 24 channels and a total of 3,000-watt output amplification. The acoustic profile was tuned during road testing at approximately 40,000 km of real-world driving. This sound system and high-end audio package show Ferrari’s dedication to producing the Luce with its own ‘special sauce’ in terms of sound and sensation, without the need for engine noise.
7. Battery Architecture, Structural Engineering and Charging Technology
Ferrari Luce features a large 122 kWh nominal capacity gross-pack supported by an efficient 800-volt architecture. The pack’s pouch cells were designed in cooperation with SK On and made using a high-nickel NMC chemistry with a cell-specific energy of 305 Wh/kg that allows for a large pack capacity within a purpose-designed package. The battery features 210 series-connected cells distributed across 15 modules, with 13 modules located under the floor and two housed under the rear seats to achieve a design balance between structural integrity and power density of the entire system.
Battery and Charging Specifications:
- 122 kWh gross battery capacity
- Advanced 800-volt electrical architecture
- 210 cells across 15 modules
- Up to 350 kW DC charging
- 22 kW onboard AC charger
The battery case also provides significant structural benefit. It provides an estimated 20% of the chassis’s bending stiffness and 40% of the torsional stiffness. When combined with the body-in-white, the whole assembly is claimed to be 10% lighter than comparably-specced benchmark offerings from other makers. Additionally, an elastically-mounted rear subframe is said to enhance ride comfort and isolation. Engineering has also been applied to the Luce’s charging hardware; at up to 350 kW (roughly equivalent to 70 kWh in 20 minutes when paired with the right charger), it is capable of DC fast charging the battery pack, while in older vehicles a Ferrari Power Pack DC/DC booster can provide 150 kW. Its onboard AC charger can handle up to 22 kW for home charging.
8. Driving Range, Aerodynamics and Exterior Design
The Ferrari Luce is designed to deliver high performance but also electric range on long-distance journeys. According to an initial estimate, the car’s range is over 530 km (roughly 329 miles) in the international WLTP cycle. The estimated range on the US EPA cycle is in the 270-290 miles range, but the official rating depends on testing. To minimize air resistance at highway cruising speeds, the car uses two front active grilles that can close entirely, and the active suspension drops the front of the car by 10 mm.
Aerodynamic and Design Highlights:
- Estimated WLTP range above 530 km
- Expected EPA range of 270-290 miles
- Drag coefficient of 0.254
- Active front grille and suspension
- Five years of aerodynamic development
The Luce boasts a number of other unique exterior features. Its coach-hinged rear doors open backwards allowing for better ingress/egress to the rear seats and it is the first five-seat Ferrari ever produced with 600 litres of storage space. This ranges from other cars in the company’s stable being two-seaters and four-seaters. Its wheels are equally eye-catching, with its wider 24-inch rear wheels and 23-inch front wheels being the largest wheel configuration ever offered on a series-production Ferrari. In combination, the relatively spacious cabin, unusual coach doors, and carefully evolved aerodynamics set the Luce apart within the company’s expanding line up of products.
9. Maranello Manufacturing, Warranty and Battery Support
Ferrari has focussed strongly on controlling the production of all the core mechanical and electrical systems of the Luce. Critical systems such as the Halbach motors, silicon-carbide inverters and battery housing are all manufactured at Maranello. Ferrari says this enables it to oversee the engineering, production quality and overall integration of its electric powertrain. The Maranello manufacturer’s existing manufacturing skillset has also informed its approach to developing the Luce: rather than purchasing complete systems, it has developed key technologies internally and partnered with specialists on others, such as battery cells and displays.
Ownership and Manufacturing Highlights:
- Core components built in Maranello
- Halbach motors developed for electric performance
- Silicon-carbide inverter technology
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage powertrain warranty
- Ferrari Forever battery support initiative
Ferrari is offering eight years of unlimited mileage powertrain warranty on the Luce, in addition to the manufacturer’s Ferrari Forever battery support plans. These schemes are designed to give clients who purchase the new EV a bit of extra confidence. The battery support offering is particularly relevant to a product that occupies the high-end of the electric performance market. The firm says it is not just developing the technology, but building up the skills in this type of propulsion over the coming years. Ferrari will be manufacturing key mechanical and electrical parts at its headquarters in Maranello, to retain the type of control and quality that is characteristic of its current products, while also underlining its work-in-progress strategy of focusing heavily on electrification.
10. Ferrari Purists React to the Electric Future
While there was much anticipation surrounding the debut of the Ferrari Luce, many Ferrari faithful pondered: “Can Ferrari stay true to it’s character” with the introduction of an all-electric car? Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo was outspoken about concerns that electrification of the Prancing Horse could harm the Ferrari name, and whether the EVs should wear the famous badge.
The Debate Around Ferrari Luce:
- Traditional fans question electric performance
- Former chairman expresses public concerns
- Ferrari highlights respect for heritage
- Physical controls preserve driver involvement
- New technology shapes future product strategy
This is the dilemma much of the established performance manufacturers now face. For all the talk of electrification, the makers will need to offer EVs that still have the attributes that made them popular in the first place. For Ferrari, this means a new electric that continues to deliver that emotional engagement, craftsmanship and driving experience we associate with the brand. The Luce is Ferrari’s way of attempting to fill that gap through the use of physical controls, a thoughtfully conceived cockpit, a familiar electric soundtrack, and the four-motor powertrain. The electric Ferrari combines the brand’s design values with new engineering to create something novel that still feels like Ferrari.
