MARANELLO, ITALY—The E-Building is one of the newest on Ferrari’s sprawling factory complex. One of the first LEED-certified buildings in Italy, the gleaming white interior is the latest in flexible factory design, capable of assembling any model in the automaker’s range. And from next year, that will include Ferrari’s first electric vehicle.
It’s a momentous occasion for Ferrari, and one it’s taking its time over—although it has now briefed us on some powertrain and chassis details, we’ll have to wait until next year before seeing the interior or exterior of a car that it’s calling the Ferrari Elettrica—for now at least.
Ferrari says it considered an all-electric two-seater or even something with occasional rear seats, but the performance benefit of an electric powertrain wasn’t enough to offset the added mass for either of those applications. Those calculations did work out in favor of a four-seater, though; the battery pack lowers the center of gravity by 3.1 inches (80 mm) compared to an internal combustion engine powertrain and reduces the polar moment of inertia by 20 percent.
This post highlights an exciting new chapter for Ferrari with their first electric vehicle. It’s fascinating to see how traditional brands are evolving to embrace new technologies. The behind-the-scenes look at their factory visit adds a nice touch!
Absolutely, it’s a significant move for such a storied brand! It will be interesting to see how they maintain their iconic performance standards while transitioning to electric technology. The blend of tradition and innovation could really redefine their legacy.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to consider how Ferrari’s electric vehicle will blend their iconic performance with sustainability. I’m curious to see how they maintain their signature driving experience while adapting to electric technology.
You’re right! It’s exciting to see how Ferrari aims to maintain its legendary performance standards while transitioning to electric. I wonder how they’ll integrate their signature design elements into this new era of sustainability.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how Ferrari is blending their rich heritage with cutting-edge technology in their first electric vehicle. It’ll be interesting to see how they tackle the challenges of electric performance while staying true to their iconic design and driving experience.
I completely agree! It’s impressive to see how Ferrari is maintaining its iconic design elements while integrating electric technology. This could really set a new standard for luxury EVs in the automotive market.