Ferrari's first electric car, the Elettrica, is a 1,000hp beast
What's the story
Ferrari has unveiled preliminary details of its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the Elettrica. It will be a grand tourer, similar to the old GTC4Lusso, but with a forward driving position and short wheelbase of 116.5-inch, more like mid-engine supercars. Ferrari has developed the 800-volt battery and motors for the Elettrica in-house. These components will be manufactured at the company's Maranello factory. The exterior and interior of the EV will likely be revealed in the coming months.
Technical specs
It will deliver over 986hp of peak power
In Boost mode, the Elettrica will deliver over 986hp from four electric motors. Its 122kWh (gross) battery will provide a WLTP range of up to 529km. The car can go from 0-100km/h in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 309km/h. The four motors will allow precise handling balance. The suspension system, called Ferrari Active Suspension Technology (FAST), uses Multimatic dampers with a ball screw driven by a 48-volt motor attached to the damper piston.
Steering system
It will also feature independent rear-wheel steering
The Elettrica will also feature independent rear-wheel steering, allowing each wheel to move in opposite directions. This gives total control over how each wheel moves in all directions. The two rear motors deliver 416hp each and spin up to 25,000 RPM. The front motors are the same as those used in the F80 and deliver 141hp each while spinning up to a maximum of 30,000 RPM.
Design details
The battery is integrated into the chassis
The Elettrica's battery is made up of 14 modules, each with 15 cells, and is integrated directly into the car's chassis. Ferrari has placed most of these modules behind the driver and under rear seats to achieve a balanced weight distribution of 47% front and 53% rear. The company says the car should weigh around 2,300kg, similar to its Purosangue model.
Sound feature
How does it replicate engine sounds?
Unlike the recently patented Ferrari system that would replicate the sound and feel of its internal-combustion engines in an EV, the Elettrica uses a different approach. The car has an accelerometer at the rear axle to pick up sounds from the drivetrain and amplify them inside the cabin. This way, you get a louder version of what you already hear without any "fake" sounds. The Elettrica is expected to enter production in 2026, with deliveries anticipated to begin in 2027.