25/05/2026
Ferrari has unveiled its first EV, the Luce, and if you thought the interior pictures revealed some weeks ago got the debate going, we suspect that will now be as nothing compared to how strongly views are expressed about the exterior appearance of the car.
The headlines are as follows: the Luce has 1036bhp, four wheel drive courtesy of an electric motor for each wheel, a predicted range of 523 miles, a 0-62mph time of 2.5sec, a top speed of 192mph, and will cost from around £440,000. UK deliveries are scheduled to start next Spring.
The Luce is by far Ferrari’s largest ever car, the first with five seats and, at 2260kg (with specific presumably lightweight options), its heaviest by a distance. Ferrari has elected not to synthesise the sound of any of its legendary V12 motors but has instead merely augmented the sounds of the electric motors and gearbox so what you hear is at least authentic. There are steering wheel paddles, that on the left governing the degree of brake regeneration, while on the right is a selector that allows you to determine how much power is under your right foot, each successive tug of the paddle releasing around 0.2g of additional acceleration, with maximum power not being made available until top gear is reached.
Keeping it all in check is a chassis with all of Ferrari’s technology thrown at it, including the active dampers that negate the need for anti-roll bars and simply enormous wheels, those at the rear a barely believable 24in in diameter.
Like the interior the styling is largely the work of LoveFrom, the design agency headed by Sir Jony Ive, formerly of Apple fame. We predict the appearance and spec of this car will spark debate like few others in history. So now’s your chance: please tell us what you think in the comments below.
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