The historic Italian automaker enters the electric era with might and majesty, with a bold, beautiful grand router that’s more than just an electric car, it’s a Ferrari.
A petrol engine has been the hallmark of Ferrari for almost 80 years now. Its sports cars’ V8s and V12s were more than just engines. These were a part of the brand’s identity. When Ferrari declared that it would be going fully electric, the world sat up and took notice.
That car finally came on May 25, 2026. The Ferrari “Luce” is the first all-electric production car and was shown off in a special setting in Rome, Italy. It was a historic occasion for the company, and for the automotive industry.
Why Rome? and Why Now?
That’s no accident that Rome was selected. The Gran Premio di Roma was held in 1947 on May 25, in which Ferrari driver Franco Cortese claimed victory in a Ferrari 125 S. The win came for the company’s first time ever at the racetrack. Now, 79 years on, Ferrari comes back to the same city to start anew. It took place in the magnificent venue of the Vela di Calatrava, and was designed to be as grand as the event itself.
The reveal in Rome was also the last in a three-step reveal that spanned three continents. The powertrain debuted in Maranello in October 2025. In San Francisco, in February 2026, the interior was unveiled, as well as the car’s name. The exterior design was given to Rome. This uneventful, slow pace was definitely meant to get the world ready (and Ferrari fans) for something distinctly different.
What is the meaning of ‘Luce’?
The car’s name is Luce, which is Italian for “light. The original working name, Ferrari Elettrica, was used when the technical details were announced. The name is appropriate to the character of the car – a bright, future oriented, different kind of car.
How It Looks
This is a major shock, perhaps. The Luce was not designed by Ferrari. For the first time in the history of Ferrari, the exterior and interior was outsourced to an outside company, LoveFrom, same as Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson who created some of Apple’s most recognisable products. For decades, Jony Ive was Apple’s chief design officer, designing products such as the iPhone, iMac and MacBook. So, here he has a Ferrari-shaped car.
The Luce is a four-door fifth-seat grand tourer that has a smooth, almost aeronautical silhouette. It’s actually two inches longer than Ferrari’s Purosangue SUV, but about two inches shorter at 60.8 inches tall. The overall design is sleek and functional, very different from what Ferrari has previously produced.
Power and Performance
The Luce is your not-hesitating performer! It has four permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors, with one each wheel, providing all-wheel drive. The total output is more than 1000 hp, (1035 hp confirmed), one of the most powerful road cars Ferrari has ever produced.
The vehicle is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 122 kWh that is supposed to provide a range of approximately 530 km on a single charge. It’s a pretty big number to be someone like this, and it’s a very good sign that drivers can get into these cars and drive them pretty far before they have to charge.
Ferrari has also addressed one of the biggest concerns with electric sports cars — the lack of engine noise. The company came up with an ingenious idea. The rear axle-mounted accelerometers transmit powertrain vibrations and boost them to give a sports car roar in the cabin. In addition, there are steering wheel panels with five power levels, which allow the driver to make the driver feel like he or she is accelerating continuously. That’s a long thought-through process that Ferrari has clearly gone through to ensure that the joy of driving isn’t lost, even when there is no petrol engine.
The Price Tag
The Luce isn’t an affordable option for every wallet. The price is estimated as exceeding 500,000 euros, making it a very high end product. But Ferrari has not made affordable every-day cars, and the Luce is right on track with the Ferrari tradition of limited production, exclusive cars. There is a lot of waiting that will be required for the buyer, as well as the investment. First deliveries will be made available during October 2026.
Ferrari’s Electric Strategy
The Luce is a huge step, but Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has stressed that it is not a complete move. This is an addition to the lineup, not transition to all-electric, Vigna said. The Luce will be sharing space with internal combustion and hybrid versions.
In 2030, the plan is 40 percent combustion production vehicles, 40 percent hybrid and 20 percent electric, compared to a previous plan that aimed for 40 percent electric vehicles. The company is taking its time to see how the market is going and not rushing to get rid of the things that people enjoy.
The brand has been offering hybrid vehicles since 2019 and these models already make up 51 per cent of the brand’s total sales in 2024, demonstrating a gradual warming to the electrification of the brand’s vehicles.
A Bigger Moment for the Industry
The Luce is more than just Ferrari’s own showroom. It will also be one of the first all-electric models from a traditional supercar brand, as Lamborghini has only hinted at plans via the Lanzador concept. Other brands are also up for the challenge as McLaren and Aston Martin have both expressed interest in the EV market, but each seems to be playing it safe.
A bold move by Ferrari, and with the addition of one of the world’s best known designers in Jony Ive, it’s telling to the industry. Electric cars can be beautiful and emotional, and exciting. Do not necessarily need to be clinical or soulless.
Final Thought
The Ferrari Luce is more than just a vehicle. It is a statement. For years, Ferrari has been looking at technology and creating a special EV facility at its Maranello factory, and finding the right creative thinkers. But without the Ferrari engine that has made the brand famous, the outcome is a car that is clearly a Ferrari in its desire for greatness and exclusivity.
The prancing horse gets its new electric life. So far the world has seen nothing she has lost.
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