Ferrari has named their first-ever all-electric vehicle as the Elettrica. The Elettrica will form an integral part of the Prancing Horse’s line-up which will be composed 40 percent of internal combustion engine, 40 percent hybrid, and 20 percent all-electric by 2030.
The Elettrica runs on its own architecture that’s inspired by the brand’s mid/rear-engine Berlinetta models. This allows the driver to sit near the front wheels to offer the purest dynamic feedback while also facilitating accessibility and comfort like on the brand’s GT-oriented models. It also takes servicing into consideration with by allowing the rear axle, suspension components, and battery to be serviced independently, since they are encapsulated in a single, integrated load-bearing structure.
The battery pack, designed and assembled completely in-house by Ferrari, has been integrated into the floor pan providing a low center of gravity. Moreover, it enables the Elettrica to have a 47 percent front, 53 percent rear weight distribution (curb weight is targeted to be 2,300 kilograms). Plus, the battery itself is designed to be removable and repairable if needed.
The 880-volt battery pack provides a targeted range of more than 530 kilometers. Meanwhile, the four-motor setup provides a combined output of around 1,000 horsepower. This enables the Elettrica to rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. Top speed is set at 310 km/h. And like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, it will use its Torque Shift Engagement system to provide a shifting sensation.
Unlike the Hyundai, however, Ferrari chose not to artificially replicate the sound of an internal combustion engine. Instead, they chose to highlight the “unique attributes” of the electric drivetrain. For example, a high-precision sensor installed on the rear axle picks up the frequencies of the powertrain, which are amplified and projected into the surroundings as with an electric guitar, where the sound is not amplified naturally by the body of the guitar itself but by an amplifier.
The compact nature of an all-electric powertrain means Ferrari can integrate its latest active suspension tech on the Elettrica. The new setup gives each of the four wheels the ability to control vertical forces independently. This is on top of the four-engine architecture and four-wheel steering.
The Ferrari Elettrica will be unveiled in early 2026. Deliveries will start by late 2026.
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