Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari has announced the Elettrica, its first all-electric model, marking the biggest transformation in its history. Expected to launch next year, this model is not an electric version of an existing vehicle, but rather a completely new performance platform designed from the ground up. Ferrari has not yet announced the vehicle’s exact release date or final design, and even stated that the model name is still valid “for now.”
The Ferrari Elettrica is coming
The Ferrari Elettrica will produce over 1,000 horsepower with four independent electric motors. This power is supported by a 4WD, 48-volt active suspension, and a proprietary 800-volt architecture. The vehicle is described as the brand’s most advanced piece of engineering and, thanks to technology called “full active corners,” can control each wheel individually.
This system adjusts the vehicle’s traction, suspension, and steering behavior 200 times per second. The front motors can be completely deactivated when necessary, making the Elettrica behave like a rear-wheel-drive Ferrari. The outer wheels also receive more torque in corners, increasing stability, while the rear wheels automatically steer inward at high speeds, ensuring stability.
While the Elettrica isn’t positioned as a pure-bred supercar, its performance figures are noteworthy. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
The Elettrica’s performance is powered by a 122-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. The battery’s energy density is stated as 195 Wh/kg. This pack provides a range of approximately 530 kilometers according to WLTP.
The 800-volt system supports fast charging at up to 350 kW. Ferrari engineers state that the car can receive 70 kWh of energy (approximately 57 percent of the battery) in 20 minutes.
While Ferrari didn’t share the model’s segment designation, a slide used in the presentation suggests that the Elettrica is related to the outgoing GTC4Lusso. This suggests the vehicle will be positioned as a four-door grand tourer, somewhere between a shooting brake and a small crossover. This will mark the first time Ferrari has sold two four-door models simultaneously with the Purosangue SUV.
The brand is taking a different approach to addressing the sound concerns that have plagued Ferrari during the electrification transition. Instead of electronic sounds that mimic the internal combustion engine, a special algorithm will amplify the electric motor’s natural vibrations.
