Ferrari Luce: The First All-Electric Ferrari Unveiled
On Monday, Ferrari unveiled its brand-new and controversial Luce (Italian for “light”), a five-seat, all-electric coupe with over 1,000 horsepower.
The Maranello-based automaker has teamed up with LoveFrom, an American collective of designers and creators founded in 2019 by Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer, to design the vehicle’s exterior and interior. The result looks nothing like the Ferraris we’re used to seeing.
At 5,026 mm long, the Luce is longer than every other model in the lineup, including the Purosangue crossover. It is slightly narrower (1,999 mm) and slightly lower (1,544 mm) than the Purosangue. Its weight of 2,260 kg, the heaviest of any Ferrari, is of course largely due to the 122 kWh battery.
Aerodynamics was naturally a key focus for the engineers, who fitted tunnel-shaped front and rear spoilers as well as active flaps for the three heat extractors. The drag coefficient has not been specified, but is said to be the lowest of any production car in the Italian brand’s history.
By the way, the massive wheels you see measure 23 inches in the front and 24 inches in the rear. They house 390-mm and 372-mm brakes, respectively, and each is controlled by its own motor.
1,036 horsepower
Together, the Ferrari Luce’s electric powertrain generates 1,036 horsepower and 730 lb-ft of torque, resulting in acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds. These figures are certainly impressive, but they don’t set any records. The top speed is 310 km/h, and the range is estimated at 530 km according to the WLTP standard used in Europe. Realistically, expect around 450 km.
The 800-volt electrical architecture enables fast charging at up to 350 kW at DC charging stations. Unfortunately, Ferrari does not provide any charging times. However, we can expect it to take about 20 minutes to go from 10% to 80%.
One detail that shouldn’t be overlooked, literally: instead of replicating the sound of a V12 engine, for example, a new patented system captures the sound and vibrations from the electric motors and the rear axle, processes them, and plays them through the speakers. People outside the vehicle will be able to hear it as well. Three volume levels are available and can be adjusted via the steering wheel.
Neo-retro cockpit
Speaking of which, the Luce’s leather-and-aluminum steering wheel is designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia. It features paddles that allow for manual control of torque and regenerative braking on demand, as well as physical buttons beneath the horizontal spokes. There are dedicated controls for cruise control, the drive mode selector, traction control, the windshield wipers, and the suspension.
The instrument cluster consists of two stacked panels, with the top panel featuring three circular openings that reveal the digital gauges (two of which have an analog appearance) beneath. It is connected to the steering column and therefore rotates along with it.
The infotainment system’s touchscreen swivels to make it easier for both the driver and front passenger to use. An analog clock is integrated into the upper right corner (it is actually a separate digital display that can also show a stopwatch, a compass, or the launch control system), while toggle-style buttons at the bottom control the heated seats, temperature, and ventilation. A bar below the screen serves as a hand rest.
The sleek center console features a gear selector, window controls, and buttons for the doors and tailgate. On the overhead panel, the control interface includes switches for the lights and a fun lever that activates the launch control system. Finally, let’s not forget to mention the generous rear seating area, which can accommodate three people, or the 597-liter trunk, which is more spacious than that of the Purosangue.
When and how much?
The Ferrari Luce will go on sale in Europe later in 2026 with a starting price of approximately €550,000 (the equivalent of $880,000 CAD). It won’t arrive in North America until spring 2027. The Car Guide will certainly have more to say about it, so stay tuned!
