Meet the Ferrari Elettrica. Well, meet some of it.
The Italian supercar maker lifted the hood on the technology that will power its hotly anticipated first electric vehicle, the Elettrica. At an event at its Maranello headquarters, Ferrari showed reporters the chassis and powertrain of the upcoming EV, including its battery pack and motors. No actual vehicle was revealed, though.
Ferrari expects to reveal the completed car sometime next year, but has yet to settle on a formal name or form factor. (Apparently Elettrica is just a placeholder, but it could become the official name.)
Some outlets speculated the EV could be a shooting brake, wagon, or small crossover, based on some of the camouflaged mules that have been spotted driving around Italy. But Ferrari did release some important details about its EV, such as a top speed of 193mph, an output of up to 1000 horsepower in boost mode, and 329 miles of range on the more-generous WLTP system.
And rather than just faking an engine noise, as so many electric sports and muscle cars do these days, Ferrari will amplify actual vibrations from its powertrain to create a distinct sound. This works by mounting an accelerometer underneath the inverter to capture the vibrations of the motor and project them through a “proprietary algorithm,” as Ferrari says in its press materials.
There’s a lot more to like if you’re a driving fan, including independent electric motors, rear-wheel steering, and an active suspension system that fully eliminates the anti-roll bar. With four doors and four-plus seats, the new EV will likely have more in common with Ferrari’s Purosangue SUV than other models in its lineup. This will also be the automaker’s first four-door vehicle ever.
Of course, this is an EV that will be targeted at the new generation of rich kid, with Reuters reporting that the Ferrari Elettrica will likely cost at least €500,000 euros ($580,400). The chassis will be made with 75 percent recycled aluminum, while the fast-charging battery will be fully integrated into the floor of the vehicle for a low center of gravity.
The Elettrica’s 15-module battery is comprised of a nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry with a gross energy of 122kWh and cells supplied by SK On. The pack, though, is assembled by Ferrari itself.
The company hasn’t shared an overall torque figure, but says it’ll accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 kph) in 2.5 seconds. Ferrari says it’ll be able to charge at up to 350 kW thanks to its 800-volt architecture. And there will be a system that simulates gear-shifting but actually controls the regenerative braking.
Like other sports car brands, Ferrari has been slow to embrace electrification. The company has already delayed a second EV until 2028 because of lack of demand. Meanwhile, rival Lamborghini has delayed its first EV until 2029, citing fluctuating demand.
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