Ferrari Luce unveiled as Ferrari’s first EV with 1035bhp and 530km range
The Ferrari Luce gets four electric motors, an 800V architecture, active suspension and becomes the first Ferrari with five seats
Ferrari has officially entered the electric conversation with the unveiling of the Ferrari Luce, the first all-electric production car from the Maranello marque. But this is not a replacement for its ICE-powered cars. Instead, it has been developed as an entirely new kind of Ferrari, claimed to combine performance, comfort and technology. And though the design is the biggest talking point, there’s plenty more eye-catching stuff in this new Ferrari.
Ferrari Luce design
The Ferrari Luce introduces a radically different design language for Ferrari. Developed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the creative collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson, former Apple designers, the Luce features smooth surfaces and aerodynamic elements expected of an EV. Unlike the supercar styling we usually associate with Ferrari cars, this one is rather different looking, more like a crossover. The Luce also gets active aerodynamic grilles and adaptive ride height that lowers the front axle by 10mm at speed for improved efficiency. Another highlight is the wheel setup, with 23-inch front wheels and 24-inch rear wheels, the largest ever fitted to a production Ferrari road car. Ferrari also says the Luce achieves the lowest drag coefficient of any road-going Ferrari ever made.
Ferrari Luce interior
Inside, the Luce focuses on convenience, combining physical controls and digital interfaces. The cabin gets a bunch of switches, toggles, and OLED screens, including a rotating central control panel. One interesting thing is that the steering wheel and cluster move together, which Ferrari claims improves visibility and ergonomics. The paddle shifters adjust power delivery and regenerative braking, as in several other EVs. OLED displays include a 12.9-inch driver display and a rear passenger screen. Ferrari has also equipped the Luce with a 21-speaker, 3000W audio system and claims it is the most comfortable Ferrari ever made, thanks to extensive NVH development. After the Purosangue, the Luce is the second Ferrari to get four doors, and it’s the first ever to get five seats.
Ferrari has additionally introduced a dedicated MyFerrari Luce app with EV-specific functions like remote preconditioning, charge monitoring and route planning integrated with Google Maps and Apple Maps EV navigation.
Ferrari Luce drivetrain and chassis
It is the first Ferrari with fully electric all-wheel drive, the first with four independently controlled electric motors and the first to use Ferrari’s new Vehicle Control Unit, which integrates the powertrain and chassis. The Luce also gets rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring on both axles and active suspension derived from the Ferrari F80. Ferrari says the system updates control targets 200 times per second to improve agility and responsiveness. The EV architecture also allows the Luce to achieve a centre of gravity 95mm lower than the Ferrari Purosangue. Ferrari claims the car changes direction like a vehicle weighing nearly 400kg less than its actual kerb weight of 2260kg. Interesting claim, but such claims can only be verified by driving the car.
Ferrari Luce powertrain and battery
The Luce uses an 800V electrical architecture paired with a 122kWh battery pack, and Ferrari estimates a range of 530km on the WLTP cycle. The battery supports DC fast charging speeds of up to 350kW, allowing 70kWh of charge to be added in just 20 minutes.
Powering the Ferrari Luce are four independently controlled electric motors, one for each wheel. Combined output stands at 1035bhp, while torque measured at the wheels is rated at 11,500Nm. Ferrari claims the Luce can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 2.5 seconds and 0-200kmph in 6.8 seconds, before reaching a top speed of over 310kmph.
Ferrari Luce warranty
Ferrari says the Luce will be covered under its seven-year maintenance programme, which includes scheduled servicing every 20,000km or once a year. The EV also gets a dedicated eight-year warranty for the battery pack, charging system and electric axles.
