It may have taken a while, but Ferrari’s first electric car is finally nearing production.
It may have taken a while, but Ferrari’s first electric car is finally nearing production. The project began back in 2020, when the EV market looked full of promise. Today, those prospects may not seem quite as dazzling, but Ferrari has stayed the course. Last year, the Italian automaker announced the opening of its new E-Building factory, dedicated to producing electric motors, traction batteries, and gearboxes — as well as assembling upcoming electric models. Now, Ferrari has shared detailed technical specs for the vehicle, currently known under the working name Ferrari Elettrica.
The Elettrica’s chassis follows classic principles: a skateboard platform with integrated suspension, power modules, and an underfloor traction battery. Both the chassis and the yet-to-be-revealed body are made from aluminum, 75% of which is recycled — a move that significantly reduces the car’s production carbon footprint. Safety has been a top priority: the structure includes deformable zones not only at the front and rear but also in the sills, designed to protect both passengers and the battery. The pack itself is shielded underneath by an additional protective layer.
To preserve Ferrari’s signature sharp handling, the Elettrica features an unusually short wheelbase for its overall size — 116.5 inches (2960 mm) — and four-wheel steering. The car has a low center of gravity and a cabin positioned closer to the front axle, reminiscent of Ferrari’s mid-engine sports cars. The estimated curb weight is 5070 pounds (2300 kg), with a weight distribution of 47% front and 53% rear.
The suspension uses hollow aluminum subframes mounted to the body via rubber-metal joints, which improve rigidity while reducing noise and vibration. The Elettrica employs Multimatic adaptive dampers with 48-volt electric actuators instead of conventional stabilizer bars — technology first seen on the Purosangue SUV and later the F80 hypercar. For the EV, the dampers have been further refined, now featuring thermocouples for precise temperature control and a 4.4-pound (2-kg) weight reduction per unit.
Ferrari’s first EV uses four synchronous electric motors, one at each wheel. Each motor is packaged in a self-contained module with its own gearbox and inverter — all designed and built by Ferrari. The front power unit weighs 143 pounds (65 kg), with motors capable of spinning up to 30,000 rpm, jointly producing 282 hp and 206 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque, with up to 2580 lb-ft (3500 Nm) delivered to the wheels. Clutches allow the front module to be fully disconnected from the drivetrain when needed.
The rear unit weighs 284 pounds (129 kg), with motors revving up to 25,500 rpm and delivering a combined 843 hp and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) — or about 5900 lb-ft (8000 Nm) at the wheels. The total system output could reach 1128 hp, though Ferrari officially describes it only as “over 1000 hp.” Preliminary performance estimates suggest 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h) — impressive, though still behind the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (1548 hp), which manages 2.1 seconds and 217 mph (350 km/h).
The battery pack, designed and assembled in Maranello, operates at 880 volts and has a capacity of 122 kWh. Surprisingly, Ferrari opted not to use cell-to-body integration, instead sticking with a traditional layout: 210 individual cells arranged into 15 modules of 14 cells each, housed in a removable case. This setup allows the entire battery to be removed for servicing or replacement. Maximum DC fast-charging power is 350 kW, and estimated range exceeds 330 miles (530 km).
Among the Elettrica’s other innovations is the Torque Shift Engagement system, which continuously varies the torque output of each motor based on driver inputs and the selected driving mode. These modes are switched via the right paddle behind the steering wheel, while the left paddle adjusts the level of regenerative braking.
For enhanced driver engagement, Ferrari has developed an authentic electric sound enhancement system. Rather than simulating an engine note through speakers, a special sensor on the rear drive unit detects micro-vibrations from the motors, which are then amplified — much like an electric guitar — and transmitted into the cabin.
Originally, Ferrari’s first EV was slated to debut by the end of this year. However, the timeline has shifted: the design and interior will be revealed in early 2026, with the full official premiere set for spring 2026.