Ferrari has officially opened a new chapter in the brand’s 78-year history. Per live coverage from Autohome at the Maranello reveal, the Italian marque unveiled the Ferrari Luce — its first-ever fully electric production model. Designed by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson’s LoveFrom studio (founded by Apple’s former chief designer), the four-door, five-seat EV pairs a 1,050-horsepower four-motor drivetrain with a glass-house silhouette unlike anything Maranello has ever built.
What “Luce” Means
“Luce” is Italian for light or to illuminate. The naming choice signals Ferrari’s ambition to use this car as a beacon for its electric future — not just as a sustainability gesture, but as a genuine sporting machine. Crucially, Ferrari’s CEO has stressed that the Luce will not replace Ferrari’s V-engine portfolio; it will sit alongside the prancing horse’s combustion and hybrid heroes as a complementary new pillar.
Exterior: A Pioneering Glass Cabin
The Luce introduces what Ferrari calls a glass-house cockpit design — the upper cabin uses a pure, minimalist shell that flows seamlessly into the lower body. Floating aerodynamic winglets sit above and around the glass canopy, forming a futuristic silhouette while also generating downforce. The result is Ferrari’s first-ever four-door, five-seat layout, featuring rear-hinged “coach” doors inherited from the Purosangue.
Dimensionally, the Luce is a properly large machine:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,026 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,260 kg |
Wheel sizes are deliberately staggered — 23-inch front (265/35 R23) and 24-inch rear (315/30 R24) — available either as open five-spoke forged units or turbine-vane aero-optimized designs. Launch colors include Azzurro la Plata, Giallo Luce (a bespoke yellow inspired by Ferrari’s prancing-horse logo), Rosso Dino, Bianco Artico and Rosso Fiammante.
Interior: Three OLEDs from Samsung Display
Step inside and you find a wraparound cabin built around four OLED screens co-developed with Samsung Display, sized at 12.9″, 12″, 10.1″ and 6.3″. The displays are mounted across the instrument panel, center stack, and rear-seat console, with the dashboard panel featuring a layered design where the upper face has cutouts that let the lower face peek through — a unique optical signature.
The steering wheel is a retro three-spoke unit forged from 100% recycled aluminum, complemented by the e-Manettino and Manettino rotary dials. Magnetic paddle shifters allow drivers to manually modulate torque output for progressive acceleration and tune regen on the fly. Above the speedometer sits a torque meter giving real-time hints on when to demand more thrust.
Three analog-style dials are housed in anodized aluminum housings: a power meter on the left, a hybrid digital-mechanical center cluster displaying speed and battery state, and a driver-configurable right gauge with seven selectable views.
Powertrain: Quad-Motor 800V Setup
The Luce is built on a dedicated 800V architecture with four independent electric motors — two on each axle:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Motor (each) | 105 kW / 140 Nm |
| Rear Motor (each) | 310 kW / 355 Nm |
| System Power | 772 kW (1,050 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 990 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122 kWh |
| Driving Range | 530 km |
| Peak Discharge | 830 kW |
| DC Fast Charging | 350 kW (70 kWh in 20 min) |
A new vehicle control unit unifies management of three voltage rails: 800V (drive), 48V (active suspension), and 12V (auxiliaries). The signature active dampers — derived from the Purosangue and the F80 — have been further refined; a new 20% increased lead-screw pitch absorbs vertical impacts more effectively and shaves 2 kg from each corner.
Performance Numbers
- 0–100 km/h: 2.5 seconds
- 0–200 km/h: 6.8 seconds
- Top Speed: 310 km/h
Five Manettino modes (including the new Dry mode for daily driving) and three e-Manettino modes (Range, Tour, Performance) let drivers tune the character between efficiency cruising and full-attack track mode. In Range mode, power is capped at 320 kW with rear-wheel-drive bias and a 260 km/h ceiling. Tour boosts to 460 kW with permanent AWD. Performance unleashes the full 725 kW with the four-motor AWD active continuously.
For a different angle on EV flagship innovation, check out our inside look at the Genesis GV90 luxury electric flagship. Full details of the Luce are also available on Ferrari’s official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Ferrari Luce?
The Luce produces a combined 772 kW (1,050 hp) and 990 Nm of torque from four independent electric motors — two per axle.
What is the Ferrari Luce’s range?
The 122 kWh battery delivers a stated 530 km of driving range, with DC fast charging at up to 350 kW for 70 kWh recovered in 20 minutes.
How fast is the Ferrari Luce?
It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, and reach a top speed of 310 km/h.
Does the Luce replace combustion Ferraris?
No. Ferrari has explicitly stated the Luce is an addition to its diversified powertrain portfolio, not a replacement for V8, V12, or hybrid models.
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