Ferrari’s first EV comes with not one, but four electric motors, bringing new meaning to the term all-wheel drive.
With four doors, it’s also the brand’s first five-seater.
Luce was previewed as the Elettrica during Ferrari’s Capital Markets Day last year.
The name Luce, means “light” in Italian and it will supposedly light the way to the future for the brand.
The company wanted to build not just an electric Ferrari, but an entirely new Ferrari, designed for deeper engagement and performance, with a unique and recognisable character.
Luce is based on a bespoke platform with a dedicated chassis and engineering innovations in every single component.
It’s powered by four electric motors, one per wheel, and equipped with a high‑capacity 122 kWh battery, active suspension derived from the F80 and an independently steering rear axle.
DC fast charging charging can be performed at a rate of up to 350kW, with a claimed range of 530km.
The electric all-wheel drive system is a first for a Ferrari.
It allows the full potential of torque vectoring to always make the car precise and responsive, while the new torque shift engagement and extended regenerative braking deliver progressive torque and engine braking worthy of a sports car.
Technologies derived from Ferrari’s unrivalled experience in the world of motor racing made it possible to contain kerb weight to 2260kg, helping deliver best‑in‑class performance.
That’s 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, a top speed of more than 310km/h and maximum total power output of 783kW.
Two concepts best encapsulate Ferrari Luce’s ambitious entry to the world of high‑performance electric sports cars:
- control of each wheel’s motion in every direction and in any dynamic condition
- and an authentic approach to sound.
Each wheel is equipped with one actuator for traction and regeneration, one for the steering angle and one to control vertical movement.
The ability to adapt torque distribution in real time to road conditions and desired performance provides exceptional freedom and precision of control.
As a result each of Luce’s wheels is perfectly attuned to the driver’s input, allowing the driver to experience a single, fluid movement.
Torque vectoring and the elastic balance of the suspension system also assist in changing direction, enhancing the car’s agility and ease of driving.
The project boasts more than 60 new patents, testifying to Ferrari’s technical excellence and to a vision that also looks to long-term value.
Looking for a fresh perspective, the design of the car was entrusted to LoveFrom, the design collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson.
A defining characteristic of the design is the unprecedented purity of the glasshouse.
This uncompromised, shell-like form extends below the belt line to the extremes of the car.
The front and rear aerodynamic wings, floating above and around the silhouette of the glass house, enable this uniquely pure and simple form.
The front and rear light panels are transparent and part of the primary surfaces.
The lights seem to gently recede when switched off, preserving the purity of the form.
The halo tail lights celebrate the beauty and clarity of the 360 Modena and 458 Italia.
The extreme innovation is manifest with a custom wheel design, with the largest staggered wheel diameters on a series-production Ferrari road car — 23-inch front and 24-inch at the rear.
The interface is designed with clear organisational principles of input and output.
Controls and displays are grouped functionally, with the most essential commands and feedback directly in front of the driver.
Thousands of deeply considered details unite to create a singular driving experience.
Precision-engineered mechanical buttons, dials, toggles and switches are combined with multifunctional digital displays developed with Samsung Display.
Materials are honest and pure – recycled anodised aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass and premium leather.
The audio system boars 21 speakers and 24-channel/3000W amplification, charged with the additional role of producing the innovative Ferrari Audio Signature.
Ferrari decided it had to be authentic and functional, generated from the car’s mechanics and serving the driving experience.
Developed in-house and patented, this system filters, equalises and amplifies the signal in a similar way to an electric guitar, but only when functional to the driving experience.
Sound is emitted via an external amplification system that creates a natural sound wave, and an internal system that ensures detail and high fidelity.
Ferrari says Luce marks a new chapter, yet one that continues its long history of uncompromising innovation, driving performance, and an engineering culture that seeks to redefine the limits of what is possible.
How much? If you need to ask forget it.
Reuters reports the Luce is priced at €550,000 in Europe, about $900,000 Aussie dollars, with customer deliveries due to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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