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Ferrari’s first all-electric sedan, the Luce designed with ex-Apple chief Jony Ive, faced criticism for a plain, practical look, yet China allocated 88 units priced at about 3.99 million yuan apiece; all were snapped up, suggesting strong demand among ultra-wealthy buyers despite backlash and a leadership shakeup back home.
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 CEO Benedetto Vigna defended the Luce amid criticisms, saying the high-priced EV has drawn strong interest from new and existing customers and that deposits have already been placed, with exact numbers due in July; the €550,000 model remains on track for production as the company pushes a new chapter despite backlash.
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.
F1 stars Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc praised Ferrari's Luce EV for its very Ferrari feel, futuristic design, and strong power delivery, while online reactions were polarized; Ferrari argues the radical five-seat liftback signals a future direction and expects a mix of lovers and haters as it gathers buyer feedback.
Ferrari's first electric model, the Luce, is a five-door, five-seat crossover with a four-motor setup, designed to maximize interior space and efficiency. Its standout feature is a two-tone exterior that visually separates the passenger cell from the shell, a look developed by LoveFrom (Jony Ive) and Mark Newson. The interior aims for coherence with the exterior and emphasizes aerodynamics, while the car carries a steep price around €550,000 (~$640,000) and has sparked mixed reactions.
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 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.
Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car, the Luce, a 1,035-horsepower five-seater with a 330-mile range, 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed near 200 mph. Designed with LoveFrom (Jony Ive and Marc Newson), it features a glass-and-aluminum look reminiscent of Apple products. Preorders begin in Italy by the end of May, with US deliveries planned for next spring; price is 550,000 euros (~$640,000). The reveal arrives as luxury automakers reassess EV timelines, and online reaction is polarized, praising the design from some and criticizing it from others; Ferrari’s stock briefly dipped after the announcement.
Italy’s Salvini and other political and industry figures slam Ferrari’s first all-electric five-seat model Luce, calling it overpriced and un-Ferrari; the controversy, along with about an 8% stock drop, highlights tensions involving the Agnelli-Elkann family as the car—co-designed by Jony Ive—strays from Ferrari’s traditional design ethos.
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 has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Luce, designed in collaboration with Jony Ive and Mark Newson’s LoveFrom. LoveFrom was allowed to define the design direction from the outset, inside and out, with a minimalist exterior and a highly buttoned interior. The four-motor, 1,035-horsepower EV is Ferrari’s second four-door model and five-seat car; pricing starts at €550,000 in Italy, with no US price announced yet.
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.