Ferrari unveiled to the world its first electric vehicle ever produced. This is the Ferrari Luce, which draws attention for its design, markedly different from what is typically seen in the Maranello factory’s models. The car also proves to be among the most powerful, another of the traditional Italian brand’s defining traits.
The Luce is equipped with four electric motors, two at each axle. While the two at the front deliver 286 hp, the rear pair is more powerful, at 843 hp, resulting in a combined output of 1,050 hp when the Boost mode is engaged. With a top speed of 310 km/h, the latest Ferrari on the market accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
The vehicle offers three driving modes: Range, Tour, and Performance. The driver can also choose among five levels of power and torque thanks to the Torque Shift Engagement system. There is also the option to adjust the intensity of the car’s braking.
The first electric Ferrari hits the streets with a length of 5.02 meters, a width of 2.00 meters, and a height of 1.54 meters. The wheelbase measures 2.96 meters. The trunk capacity stands at 597 liters, the largest in the brand’s history. The Luce is also the second model in the Italian manufacturer’s history to feature four doors, a feature first seen on the Purosangue SUV. The Luce can seat five occupants.
The model’s battery is integrated into the floor and has a capacity of 122 kWh. It can be charged at ultra-fast charging stations of up to 350 kW. The range, according to WLTP, is 530 kilometers. The total weight of the vehicle is 2,300 kilograms, making it the heaviest Ferrari ever produced. The body and chassis are 75% made from recycled aluminum.
Aerodynamics also draw attention, and, according to Ferrari, even the windshield wipers were designed with performance in mind. The drag coefficient is 0.254. The Luce rides on 23-inch wheels at the front and 24-inch wheels at the rear.
On the interior, the cockpit nods to sports cars produced in the 1970s and was designed by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive. There are three circular screens that mimic analog gauge clusters. The steering wheel features part of the aluminum finish. In the center of the dashboard, a small multimedia screen functions as an on-board computer and provides information about media playback.
The center console, in turn, houses an automatic gear selector, while the ignition button is rotary and colored orange.
