Ferrari’s first electric model is already making waves, not just because of its 1,035 hp output, but because it looks and feels unlike the kind of Ferrari many enthusiasts expect. The four-door Luce places the brand in unfamiliar territory, and that alone has triggered a bigger question about identity than about speed.
The model arrives as a statement that Ferrari is willing to move beyond its comfort zone. Rather than relying only on in-house tradition, Maranello brought in LoveFrom, the studio founded by Jony Ive and Marc Newson after leaving Apple, to shape both the exterior and the interior.
That choice matters because Ferrari has worked with outside names before. The brand previously collaborated with design houses such as Pininfarina and Bertone, but Luce gave LoveFrom a larger role in defining a car that is meant to feel genuinely unconventional.
The result is a Ferrari that does not carry the usual aggressive presence as strongly as expected. Instead, the design leans into a more modern and distinctive look, which has made the car feel less familiar to those who associate the badge with a sharper visual attitude.
Even so, the Ferrari DNA has not disappeared completely. The rear of Luce is said to draw inspiration from the 360 Modena and 458 Italia, so the strongest traces of the marque remain at the back rather than the front.
The front end is where opinions split most sharply. Its aerodynamic openings have drawn comparisons to the Dodge Charger Daytona EV, with some observers seeing that as a fresh direction and others feeling that it weakens the traditional Ferrari character.
Performance stays firmly in supercar territory
Beneath the divisive styling, Luce carries serious numbers. Ferrari equips it with four electric motors that produce a combined 1,035 hp, and the car can sprint from 0-62 mph, or 0-100 km/h, in 2.5 seconds.
That level of acceleration keeps Luce squarely in supercar territory even without the sound of a combustion engine. Ferrari appears to be exploring what high performance means in an electric future, while still preserving its reputation for extreme speed.
The company also positions Luce as an expansion of its lineup, not as a signal that combustion and hybrid models are being abandoned. In Italian, Luce means light, and the name reflects a new direction without severing ties to the brand’s past.
A Ferrari built for a different kind of use
The body format reinforces that shift. Luce is a four-door EV with five seats, giving it the ability to carry the driver and four passengers at once, which is still unusual for a Ferrari.
That practicality is part of why the model feels so different from the usual Maranello formula. The cabin is also described as having a largely analog character, suggesting Ferrari did not want its first electric car to feel overly digital or sterile.
Reception has mirrored the car’s unusual identity. InsideEV said Luce is likely to be loved and disliked in equal measure, while Car and Driver called it unique, noted a range of around 500 kilometers, and said it does not fully reflect Ferrari’s usual traits.
Car and Driver even compared it more to a redesigned Lotus Elise. Those reactions underline how far Luce has moved from classic expectations, even as that distance is exactly what makes it stand out during Ferrari’s electrification transition.
