Ferrari Luce Officially Revealed: The Prancing Horse's First EV Packs 1,035 hp
Arjun Sharma·27 May 2026·5 min read
Ferrari unveils the Luce — its first-ever production electric car and first five-seater. Starting at €550,000, it hits 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds with a 530 km range.
Ferrari has pulled the covers off the Luce — a name meaning "light" in Italian — and it is unlike anything the Maranello marque has built before. It is Ferrari's first production battery-electric vehicle, its first five-seat car, and its most powerful road car to date.
What Is the Ferrari Luce?
The Luce (internal designation Type F222) sits above the Purosangue in Ferrari's lineup as a luxury electric gran turismo. Despite its imposing performance figures, Ferrari insists it is a driver's car first — a machine that can carry five people in comfort while still embarrassing almost anything on a twisting mountain road.
Development of the Luce spanned more than four years, with Ferrari working closely with Korean battery specialist SK On on a bespoke 880V battery architecture — not a carry-over unit from any supplier's existing platform.
Powertrain & Performance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 4 × permanent-magnet motors (one per wheel) |
| Total output | 1,035 hp (772 kW) |
| Front axle | 282 hp (210 kW) |
| Rear axle | 831 hp (620 kW) |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.5 seconds |
| 0–200 km/h | 6.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 310+ km/h |
| Battery (gross) | 122 kWh, 880V architecture |
| Range (est.) | ~530 km (WLTP pending) |
| Max DC charging | 350 kW (800V compatible) |
| AC charging | 22 kW onboard |
The four-motor setup is strongly rear-biased, with the rear motors producing nearly triple the power of the fronts. Ferrari's Vehicle Control Unit manages torque on a per-wheel basis for genuinely Ferrari-grade handling precision.
At a suitably powerful 800V station, the Luce can add around 70 kWh — roughly 300 km of range — in just 20 minutes.
Torque Shift Engagement
Ferrari has reimagined the paddle shifters. The right paddle adjusts torque delivery across five levels of aggression. The left paddle controls regenerative braking intensity across five levels. The traditional Manettino dial governs chassis dynamics as before, while a new eManettino to its left toggles between Range, Tour, and Performance modes.
Ferrari has also developed a sound system that amplifies real mechanical noise from the electric drivetrain — scaled to the selected driving mode — rather than a simulated combustion soundtrack.
Design
The Luce's exterior and interior were developed in collaboration with LoveFrom — the creative collective founded by Jony Ive and Marc Newson — alongside Ferrari's own Centro Stile team.
Key design details: - Rear-hinged doors and a distinctive "flying bridge" C-pillar - 24-inch rear wheels, 23-inch fronts — the largest ever on a production Ferrari - Drag coefficient of 0.254 Cd — remarkably low for a car of this size - Five seats made possible by the absence of a transmission tunnel - 21.1 cubic feet of combined luggage space - The steering wheel is crafted from 100% recycled aluminium, inspired by the Nardi wooden wheel found in 1950s and 1960s Ferraris
The 122 kWh battery is deeply integrated into the vehicle floor, dropping the centre of gravity by 95 mm compared to the Purosangue. Yaw moment of inertia is 15% lower, and Ferrari claims the car responds as if it were 400 kg lighter during directional changes.
Dimensions
| Length | ~502 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | ~200 cm |
| Seating | 5 |
| Luggage | 21.1 cu ft (598 litres) |
Price & What It Means for GCC Buyers
The Luce starts at €550,000 — approximately AED 2,200,000 at current exchange rates. Ferrari is opening orders immediately, with first customer deliveries due to begin in Q4 2026.
For UAE buyers accustomed to the Rolls-Royce Spectre (~AED 1,400,000) and Bentley EXP 100 GT in the ultra-luxury EV segment, the Luce represents Ferrari's definitive play for that market — at a premium that reflects its performance envelope.
Ferrari is also offering an extended warranty programme that covers battery replacement after 8 and 16 years, addressing the single biggest concern for ultra-luxury EV buyers around long-term value retention.
What Happens Next
Ferrari opens the order book globally from today. GCC customers can contact their local Ferrari dealer. CarsXT will publish a full specification breakdown when the official UAE-market pricing is confirmed.
