Ferrari finally reveals the performance of its first 100% electric car... as fast as a hypercar!

Ferrari has been preparing the arrival of its first electric car for several years, but official information is still scarce. Having recently unveiled its name, Ferrari Luce, as well as Inside the model, Ferrari, the brand from Maranello, has just released another major clue in a technical video posted on its Youtube channel. And this time, the future electric Ferrari will have performance levels that immediately place it on a par with the brand's hypercars.

An electric Ferrari as fast as a hypercar

In the latest episode of its «Ferrari Unpacked» educational series, dedicated to the powertrain, Ferrari explores the evolution of its engine technologies: from the historic naturally-aspirated V12 to hybrid and electric systems.

In the last part of the video, the brand talks about its future electric model, the Ferrari Luce. Ferrari explains that the electric architecture allows weight to be redistributed differently throughout the car, thanks in particular to the batteries placed in the floor. This significantly lowers the center of gravity and improves driving dynamics.

But above all, Ferrari unveils a very concrete performance datum: the Luce is said to be capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 310 km/h.

These figures are far from insignificant. In Ferrari's current range, only the most extreme models operate in these waters. The SF90 and the future 849 Testarossa, for example, claim a 0 to 100 km/h time of around 2.3 seconds, while the spectacular F80 takes a further 2.2 seconds. Conversely, many recent Ferraris, such as the 296 GTB, Daytona SP3 or 12Cilindri, are running at around 2.8 to 2.9 seconds.

At 2.5 seconds, the first electric Ferrari would clearly be one of the brand's highest-performance models.

The electric motor advantage

Ferrari's ability to achieve such high performance with its first electric car is also due to the specific characteristics of this type of motorization.

Unlike an internal combustion engine, whose power is highly dependent on engine speed, an electric motor delivers its maximum torque instantaneously. As soon as current enters the stator, a magnetic field is formed, immediately driving rotation of the rotor, which transmits motion directly to the wheels.

This immediacy completely changes the way power is delivered. Where a combustion engine has to rev up to release its full force, an electric motor delivers immediate, linear acceleration from the very first revolution.

Ferrari also highlights another often underestimated advantage: weight distribution. Whereas the weight of a combustion engine is concentrated in one place, that of an electric car can be distributed throughout the vehicle's structure, particularly with the batteries installed in the floor. As a result, the center of gravity is lower, improving stability and precision during sporty driving.

A philosophy that stays true to Ferrari

In its video, Ferrari also reminds us that this technological evolution does not mean abandoning its DNA. The brand even quotes a famous phrase by Enzo Ferrari: «The most important victory is the one I have yet to win.»

In other words, innovation is an integral part of Ferrari's history. In fact, the automaker recalls its technological journey: from the emblematic naturally-aspirated V12 of the Ferrari 125 S, to turbocharged engines like that of the 288 GTO, to modern hybrid systems inspired by racing.

Recent models illustrate this evolution perfectly. The 296 GTB combines a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor, while the future F80 is directly inspired by the Ferrari 499P, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a hybrid architecture featuring three electric motors.

The Ferrari Luce simply represents the next step in this technological progression.

Ferrari Luce to be revealed in May

For the moment, Ferrari has yet to reveal the Luce's final exterior design or complete technical specifications. All we know is that the model is expected to adopt a high-performance electric architecture, with multiple motors and a power output that could approach 1,000 hp.

The full reveal of the car is expected in May, a historic moment for the Italian marque. For while Ferrari is finally entering the era of the 100 % electric, the first figures already show one thing: performance will remain at the heart of its DNA.