Ferrari’s first EV will have new technology

Ferrari’s first EV is said to be based on its 812 Superfast. Photo: Ferrari

Don’t worry lovers of Ferrari’'s delightfully noisy petrol engines, the Italian supercar brand has no plans to turn electric any time soon.

While other luxury brands such as Aston Martin are adding EVs to their line up, Ferrari’s commercial boss Enrio Galliera said the marque's highly-anticipated electric supercar will only arrive once technology is sophisticated enough.

An electric sports car from Ferrari has been tipped to arrive in 2025 but Galliera told Autocar UK that the brand would utilise new technology to ensure it can deliver on the brand’s heritage.

“There are some competitors entering the market with new technology that we will look at, but will that be a problem to Ferrari? I think not, because of the specific niche Ferrari targets,” Galliera told Autocar UK.

“And will that trigger interest in that market for Ferrari? No. We firmly believe that battery technology is not yet developed enough to meet the needs of a supercar. In the next five years, we do not believe the technology will be able to meet the needs of a Ferrari.”

Patents leaked online in January suggest that Ferrari’s first electric car will be a low-riding GT that could rival the Porsche Taycan.

Plan shows the EV is likely to feature a two-seat or 2+2 layout, a long bonnet and short overhangs, much like Ferrari’s 812 Superfast.

Also shown are details of the model’s four-wheel-drive powertrain, with an electric motor mounted to each wheel allowing for the ability to rotate on the spot, says Autocar UK.