Ferrari doesn’t do timid. When Maranello finally steps into something new, it usually does so with a confident, unmistakable stomp. Next year, that stomp will be electric.
Meet the Ferrari Elettrica—the company’s first-ever EV. It’s a four-door, four-seat grand tourer with around 1000 horsepower, four electric motors, a massive 122.0-kWh battery, and a chassis stuffed with enough tech to make the SF90 look old-school. And yet, Ferrari’s top brass insist it’s not a supercar.
“This is not a supercar,” says CEO Benedetto Vigna, “but a new type of GT—one that widens what it means to drive a Ferrari.”
That’s an unexpected statement from the house that built the LaFerrari and the F80 hypercar. But it’s a calculated one. The Elettrica is meant to bring new buyers into the fold—the ones who love the idea of a Ferrari but also need space for friends, luggage, and maybe a little less drama.
Electric, Yes. But Still Ferrari.
The Elettrica’s design story reads like a collaboration between Silicon Valley and Maranello, because, well—it is. Ferrari teamed up with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom design firm (yes, that Jony Ive of iPhone fame) to craft a shape that’s sleeker and more aerodynamic than any Ferrari GT before it. Expect something longer than an SF90, closer in footprint to the Purosangue SUV, but lower and more coupe-like.
Underneath sits a bespoke EV platform, not shared with any other Ferrari. It features short overhangs, an unusually compact wheelbase, and a battery layout that keeps 85 percent of its mass low and central. The 122-kWh pack uses cells from SK On and boasts an energy density of 195 Wh/kg—the highest of any production EV today. Ferrari claims a 329-mile range, though range clearly wasn’t the main goal here.
Four Motors, One Mission
Power comes from four electric motors—two in the front, two in the back—each spinning up to 25,000 rpm and built entirely in-house, casings and all. The rear motors produce 832 horsepower combined; the fronts add another 282, for a system output of roughly 986 horsepower.
Ferrari isn’t quoting a torque figure, probably because it would sound absurd. After gearbox multiplication, the Elettrica’s rear axle can deliver 5900 lb-ft of twist to the pavement. That’s more than enough for a 0–62 mph sprint in 2.5 seconds and a 192-mph top speed.
Just as impressive is how the Elettrica moves. With full torque vectoring on all four corners and a disconnectable front axle, it can shift seamlessly from AWD traction to pure RWD playfulness in half a second.
Suspension of Belief
If the Elettrica feels alive, thank its 48-volt active suspension system, a heavily evolved version of the setup in the Purosangue. Each corner features a motorized damper that continuously adjusts height and stiffness, reacting to road conditions 200 times per second. The result? No coil springs needed while driving—the dampers do all the work.
Combined with four-wheel steering and torque vectoring, Ferrari claims the Elettrica offers “control over vertical, longitudinal, and lateral forces in all conditions.” In simpler terms, it’s the first Ferrari that can literally think in 3D.
Sound You Can Feel
Ferrari’s biggest engineering flex might be the sound. Instead of pumping in fake noise, engineers fitted sensors that pick up the natural vibrations from the motors and drivetrain, then amplify them through the cabin—like an electric guitar pickup.
“The sound of our electric Ferrari is not fake. Not fake at all,” says product development boss Gianmaria Fulgenzi.
When you’re cruising, it’s silent. But when you’re on it, you’ll hear a tone that’s mechanical, alive, and distinctly Ferrari—just without the gasoline.
Why Now?
While rivals like Lamborghini and Bentley delay their EV programs, Ferrari believes the time is right. Vigna insists that innovation has always been the company’s heartbeat, quoting Enzo Ferrari himself:
“If we do not innovate, we do not deserve to be called a market leader.”
The Elettrica is Ferrari’s attempt to prove that electric propulsion doesn’t have to dilute the brand’s DNA—it can enhance it. And the company is already looking beyond: internal combustion will remain, but by 2030, Ferrari expects 20 percent of its sales to be electric.
A GT for the Next Generation
More than just a showcase of tech, the Elettrica represents a strategic shift. Ferrari knows its classic two-seat sports cars appeal to purists—but to survive and grow, it needs to attract new kinds of buyers. A versatile four-seat GT with world-class performance and zero tailpipe emissions is the perfect entry point.
“If we electrified a two-seater, the improvement would be modest,” Fulgenzi explains. “But a more versatile car like this? That’s where electric technology truly shines.”
Production won’t be limited. Pricing—still under wraps—will define exclusivity instead. Ferrari expects to begin client previews in early 2026, followed by the final reveal later that year.
Ferrari’s Elettrica isn’t trying to be the loudest, fastest, or most extreme car from Maranello. Instead, it’s aiming to redefine what Ferrari performance means in a silent, digital age.
With 1,000 horsepower, active suspension wizardry, and a soundtrack rooted in authenticity, the Elettrica is shaping up to be a GT that can shame supercars—and convert skeptics in the process.
Ferrari’s electric future, it seems, still runs on passion. Just not on petrol.
Source: Reuters; Photo: Ferrari