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Nissan Ireland leaned into online chatter that the Ferrari Luce resembles the Nissan Leaf, saying it’s flattering and even sending a cheeky message to Ferrari. Despite few similarities, the two EVs aren’t direct rivals and sit at vastly different price points, with the Luce far more expensive than the Leaf.
Ferrari’s first all-electric model, the Luce, developed with LoveFrom (Jony Ive/Marc Newson), debuted amid widespread mockery for a bland, mass-market look that clashes with Ferrari’s heritage, despite impressive specs (four motors, 1,035 hp, ~500 km range) and optimism from leadership. Critics—designers, officials, and investors—say the styling sacrifices brand identity, sparking stock dips and broad debate about Ferrari’s strategy as it eyes growth, including in China, while executives insist interest remains strong.
Charles Leclerc’s hilariously anxious reaction as Lewis Hamilton drives Ferrari’s new Luce EV goes viral on track ahead of its unveiling. The Luce pack includes a 122 kWh battery and four independent motors delivering 1035 hp, with 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds, a 192 mph top speed, and about 330 miles of range, while both drivers praise its futuristic design and precise power delivery.
Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car, the Luce, a $640,000 four‑door sedan designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom that fans compare to an iPhone, prompting memes and a debate over whether the brand’s legacy can translate to EVs. Ferrari marketing frames it as a bridge between San Francisco and Maranello, but investors have pushed the stock down about 8% amid broader EV headwinds and subsidy cuts.
Ferrari’s first electric car, the four‑door Luce designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, is stirring debate by departing from Ferrari’s traditional look. Its center‑opening doors, minimalist shell, Samsung OLED cockpit screens, and emphasis on tactile controls aim to combine luxury with performance (0–60 mph in about 2.5 seconds) but critics compare its Apple‑influenced lineage to a generic look, raising questions about Ferrari’s identity. Priced around $640,000 and pitched as a statement of exclusivity in EVs, the Luce’s reception ranges from admiration to skepticism, with social media drawing parallels to controversial Apple‑related design moves and even Jaguar’s Type 00 rebrand. The piece also notes LoveFrom’s broader work and Ive’s rumored AI hardware project with OpenAI, underscoring the broader debate about design direction and branding in high‑end electrics.
Ferrari's Luce EV has sparked controversy after former chairman Luca di Montezemolo warned that an electric Ferrari could 'destroy a legend,' even suggesting removing the prancing horse branding; the piece notes the car's radical design, branding options (Prancing Horse or Scuderia Shields), and the broader debate over whether this shift can maintain Ferrari’s identity while appealing to buyers.
BMW confirms the G80 M3 will be the last gasoline-powered version, with the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter marking the final gas variant and gas M3 production ending in February 2027; a gas G84 is planned for 2028 in some markets. Meanwhile, BMW will launch a four-motor, all-electric M3 next year on the new Gen6 eDrive platform, powered by a ~100 kWh+ battery and delivering about 800–900 hp, with Gen6 promising roughly 30% more range and 30% faster charging than Gen5, plus M‑specific software and a new soundscape.
Ferrari’s stock fell about 6% after online criticism of its new electric vehicle, but Wall Street analysts say the pullback could present an attractive buying opportunity given the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first four-door BEV designed with LoveFrom; the exterior polarizes but the cabin is stunning, featuring a pivoting infotainment screen and tactile aluminum trim. Powered by four motors for up to 1,035 hp from a 122 kWh 800V pack, with 350 kW charging and an estimated 330-mile WLTP range, plus advanced torque-vectoring and multiple drive modes; priced around €550,000 for Europe.
Ferrari revealed Luce, its first fully electric car, a four-door, five-seat flagship developed with designer Jony Ive and LoveFrom, priced at €550,000 ($640,000). The Luce packs four motors for over 1,000 hp, a top speed above 310 kph, a range over 500 km, and a luxury interior, with deliveries due in Q4 2026 as Ferrari targets broader markets such as China while maintaining its high-end image.
Ferrari's stock fell more than 7% after the luxury automaker unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, in Rome, signaling an EV push even as rivals scale back amid weak demand; the shares are about 27% lower over the past year.
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first full car designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, a luxury EV in SUV-like form with 1,035 hp from four motors, four-wheel steering, and a 122‑kWh pack delivering about 329 miles WLTP; interior and some software are still in pre-production, and pricing starts at €550,000 in Italy with US pricing to be announced.
Ferrari reveals Luce, its first electric car, a four-motor GT with over 986 hp from a 122 kWh battery, a 329-mile WLTP range, 350 kW charging, 2.5-second 0–62 mph time, and a 192 mph top speed. It weighs about 5,070 lb with a 47:53 split, features an Apple‑inspired interior co-designed with LoveFrom, and will be built at a new Maranello EV plant; pricing rumors place it around €550,000. Ferrari reiterates a mixed future for ICE, hybrids, and EVs, with a livestream debut in Rome scheduled today.
Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back to the U.S. for model year 2027 with a four‑model lineup (Pro S RWD, Pro S 4Motion, Tourer 4Motion, Pro S Plus 4Motion), adding two new trims and updated ID.S 6 software, plus factory camping features (fold‑out mattress, blinds, ventilation, overnight mode, and a folding table/chair set). The update also adds true one‑pedal driving and revises paint to dual‑tone only, with a Candy White over Cherry Red option and white wheels inspired by the Type 2 bus. Price hasn’t been announced; the MY2025 started around $60,000, with VW suggesting demand for a sub-$50k price. The MY2026 skip was due to the late arrival of MY2025.
Porsche’s Manthey Kit upgrades the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package for circuit use, boosting power to 600 kW (with Attack Mode up to 730 kW) and increasing downforce; Lars Kern set a 6:55.533 lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the fastest electric-executive car to date, beating the previous record by nine seconds (and his own prior lap by 12 seconds). The retrofit kit will be available from June for Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package and includes aero, suspension, wheels, tires and powertrain updates.