The Ferrari Elettrica is set to mark the most decisive change in the brand’s modern history. In 2026, this first 100% electric car will be launched by the Prancing Horse.
While this new-generation model promises impressive performance figures, above all it embodies a major strategic and philosophical shift. Because beyond power and autonomy, it is the notion of mechanical emotion that the Maranello firm is trying to reinvent.
A calculated technological leap
At Ferrari, electrification has never been a goal, but a necessity. The Italian manufacturer, renowned for its combustion engines, has long resisted the transformation imposed by environmental standards. However, CEO Benedetto Vigna is convinced that the future of luxury cars lies in electric innovation. By choosing 2026 as the launch year, Ferrari is giving itself time to fine-tune a model that lives up to its heritage. The Elettrica will be manufactured in Maranello, in a brand-new building dedicated to electric vehicles, a symbol of a measured but assertive strategic shift.
An unchanged philosophy
Ferrari never wanted to make an electric car just to follow the fashion. The objective is clear: to prove that a Ferrari can be exciting without an internal combustion engine. Moreover, the brand specifies that its upcoming model will not be a supercar, but a four-door, four-seat sedan. It’s a bold decision, designed to appeal to a broader customer base without betraying the brand’s philosophy. The design, which is still being kept secret, will be the fruit of collaboration between in-house stylists and LoveFrom, the studio founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive. This partnership suggests a more refined approach, combining technology and Italian elegance.
Four engines, a thousand horsepower and absolute control
Beneath the bodywork, Ferrari has gone big. The Elettrica will be built on a completely new aluminum platform, featuring a 122 kWh NMC battery integrated into the floor. This pack powers four permanent magnet synchronous motors, one per wheel. The total output exceeds 1,000 horsepower, allowing 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h. But at Ferrari, raw performance is not an end in itself. Thanks to torque vectoring and four-wheel steering, every corner becomes a demonstration of agility. This system is designed to counteract the car’s 2.3-ton weight by distributing torque independently to each wheel.
The battery: the heart of the car
The heart of the Elettrica is built to endure. Composed of fifteen modules and 210 pouch cells, the battery offers power, stability, and maintainability. It operates at 800 volts, allowing ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW. Ferrari claims a 530 km range, a reasonable figure for a car of this class. Importantly, the battery is designed to evolve over time, highlighting Maranello’s focus on long-term durability.
The sound of silence, reinvented Italian-style
Ferrari knows that noise is an integral part of its DNA. So it’s impossible to imagine a silent car. The engineers have therefore created an innovative sound reproduction system. A sensor placed near the inverter picks up mechanical vibrations, then amplifies them naturally in the passenger compartment. It’s not an artificial noise, or a science-fiction roar. It’s more like an acoustic signature, halfway between music and mechanics. This work on sound aims to recreate the emotional bond between the driver and the machine, a founding element of the Ferrari myth.
The sensations are still there
To ensure driving remains more than just efficiency, Ferrari has developed an innovative steering wheel paddle system. The right paddle adjusts power and torque across five levels, while the left controls regenerative braking. This setup allows the driver to interact precisely with the vehicle, restoring sensitivity often lost in electric cars.
Strategic positioning
Despite this bold move, Ferrari does not abandon its past. The Elettrica is an addition, not a replacement. Electric cars are expected to make up only 20% of sales by 2030, down from 40% initially projected. This caution illustrates a clear strategy: electrify without compromising heritage. Ferrari aims to attract new customers while keeping traditional enthusiasts, preserving its exclusive image.
The Ferrari of the future
The Elettrica symbolises more than just a change in technology. It marks Ferrari’s determination to prove that emotion and electricity can coexist. In an industry that is often obsessed with numbers, Maranello has chosen the path of nuance: controlled power, sufficient range and intact pleasure. The challenge is immense, but the brand has already proved that it can transform every constraint into performance.
When the Ferrari Elettrica finally glides silently on roads in 2026, it will not just be a first electric Ferrari. It will demonstrate that the soul of a Ferrari engine can survive without fuel—and that what truly defines a Ferrari is the emotion it evokes.
