Big news today from Maranello, and perhaps not the kind you’d immediately expect from Ferrari. The legendary Italian marque has officially announced its first fully electric vehicle, marking a historic turning point in its long tradition of high-performance combustion engines.
After years of speculation, Ferrari has finally made it official: the brand is entering the electric era with a car aptly named the Ferrari Elettrica. While Ferrari had previously hinted at its EV ambitions, today’s announcement represents the first concrete step in its electric future.
Powertrain and Performance
Ferrari has yet to reveal the exterior design of the Elettrica, but the company did share technical details about its powertrain. The car will feature four electric motors, two on each axle. These permanent magnet synchronous motors with Halbach array rotors are directly inspired by Ferrari’s Formula 1 technology, similar to the setup used in the F80.
Entirely designed and built in-house, the motors collectively produce over 1.000 hp (Ferrari emphasises that total power cannot be calculated by simply summing individual outputs). The front motors generate around 282 hp, while the rear pair delivers 831 hp.
Torque figures are staggering. In performance launch mode, the front axle delivers over 3,000 Nm, with the rear providing an immense 8,000 Nm. As a result, the Elettrica sprints from 0–100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 300 km/h.
Battery and Range
Power comes from a large 122 kWh battery pack, giving the Elettrica an estimated range of over 530 km. Built on an 800-volt architecture, the system supports ultra-fast charging at up to 350 kW. Ferrari claims the battery technology, including its chemistry and packaging, was designed and developed entirely in-house.
Of course, such performance and energy density come with added weight. Ferrari reports a total mass of approximately 2,300 kg, making it the heaviest production model the marque has ever built.
The Sound of Electricity: Ferrari Style
A silent Ferrari would be unthinkable and Maranello has found a creative solution. Rather than using artificial sound samples that mimic a combustion engine, the Elettrica will produce its own distinctive tone, derived from the car’s mechanical components.
Ferrari has fitted sensors to the rear motors that capture the natural acoustic frequencies of the electric drivetrain. These are then amplified and projected through an external sound system. Ferrari likens the principle to that of an electric guitar: “The sound is not naturally amplified by the guitar’s body, but by an amplifier.”
Crucially, Ferrari notes that the sound will only be audible when “functionally useful” — for example, during acceleration or performance driving. The result, Ferrari claims, is an auditory experience unique to its first electric model.
When Will We See It?
Ferrari has confirmed that the world premiere of the Elettrica will take place in the spring of next year, when the full design and pricing details will be revealed. The Elettrica may not roar like a V12, but it promises to make history in its own electrifying way.
Image credits: Ferrari S.p.A.
