Meet the Ferrari Elettrica. Well, get to know some of them.
The Italian supercar maker has revealed the technology that will be used in its long-awaited first electric car. Electric. At an event at its headquarters in Maranello, Ferrari showed journalists the chassis and powertrain of the future electric car, including its battery and engines. However, no real car was found.
Ferrari plans to unveil the finished car sometime next year, but has not yet decided on an official name and form factor. (Obviously, Elettrica is just a placeholder, but it could become the official name.)
Some media outlets have speculated that the electric vehicle could be a shooting brake, station wagon, or small crossover, based on some camouflaged mules that have been spotted driving around Italy. But Ferrari has revealed some important details about its electric car, such as a top speed of 193 mph, up to 1,000 horsepower in supercharged mode and a 329-mile range under the more generous WLTP system.
And instead of simply imitating engine noise, as many electric sports and muscle cars do these days, Ferrari will amplify real vibrations from the transmission to create a distinct sound. It works by installing an accelerometer under the inverter, which picks up engine vibrations and projects them using a “proprietary algorithm,” Ferrari says in its press materials.
If you're a driving enthusiast, there's much more to like, including independent electric motors, rear-wheel steering and an active suspension system that eliminates the anti-roll bar entirely. With four doors and four seats, the new electric car will likely have more in common with the Ferrari Purosangue SUV than other models in its lineup. It will also be the automaker's first four-door vehicle.
Of course, this is an electric car that will be aimed at a new generation of rich kids: Reuters reports that the Ferrari Elettrica will likely cost at least 500,000 euros ($580,400). The chassis will be made from 75 percent recycled aluminum, and the fast-charging battery will be fully integrated into the vehicle's floor, resulting in a low center of gravity.
The 15-module Elettrica battery consists of a nickel-manganese-cobalt battery with a total capacity of 122 kWh and cells supplied by SK On. However, the package was assembled by Ferrari itself.
The company hasn't shared overall torque figures but says it will hit 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. Ferrari says it will be able to charge up to 350 kW thanks to its 800-volt architecture. And there will be a system that simulates gear shifting but actually controls regenerative braking.
Like other sports car brands, Ferrari has been slow to embrace electrification. The company has already detained the second electric car until 2028 due to lack of demand. Meanwhile, rival Lamborghini has delayed the launch of its first electric car until 2029, citing fluctuations in demand.
