Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can't follow
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first all-electric car, in Rome. I got 30 minutes with the 1,050 hp, quad-motor, Jony Ive-designed EV. Here are my impressions.
electrek.coHere’s the latest on Ferrari Luce based on recent reports.
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Ferrari unveiled Luce, its first fully electric model, in Rome, with initial deliveries expected starting October 2026. The car is a four-door GT with over 1,000 horsepower, electric all-wheel drive, and advanced dynamics designed to preserve Ferrari performance characteristics in an EV chassis. [source coverage from Reuters-wrapped outlets and Electrek-style previews]
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The Luce is positioned as a high-end, long-range EV offering, priced above €500,000, and marks Ferrari’s strategic move into electrification after years of hybrid and combustion-focused models. Ferrari collaborated with design and engineering partners to achieve a distinctive look and interior, including a design language influenced by a new era for the brand.
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Multiple outlets report that Luce has four independent motors (one per wheel), active suspension, and torque-vectoring with rear-wheel steering, delivering performance that Ferrari executives say could rival traditional ICE performance even with a heavier, four-door configuration. First customer deliveries are planned for late 2026 or early 2027 in several markets.
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The release also notes that Luce is part of Ferrari’s broader plan to broaden its appeal to a newer generation of buyers comfortable with EV technology, while still preserving the brand’s focus on driver engagement and high-performance dynamics.
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Coverage varies in emphasis: some outlets spotlight the design gamble and potential market reception, while others focus on technical details like the quad-motor layout and the integration of new vehicle control systems. Overall sentiment frames Luce as Ferrari’s bold but high-stakes entry into electric performance.
Illustration: If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of Luce announcements (concept, interior reveal, spec drops, Rome launch) and summarize each source’s key claims in a side-by-side chart.
Would you like a brief, sourced timeline or a quick pros/cons snapshot based on these reports? I can also fetch the latest official Ferrari statements or provide a chart comparing Luce specs to recent EV competitors.