Meet the Ferrari Elettrica. Properly, meet a few of it.
The Italian supercar maker lifted the hood on the expertise that can energy its hotly anticipated first electrical car, the Elettrica. At an occasion at its Maranello headquarters, Ferrari confirmed reporters the chassis and powertrain of the upcoming EV, together with its battery pack and motors. No precise car was revealed, although.
Ferrari expects to disclose the finished automobile someday subsequent yr, however has but to choose a proper identify or type issue. (Apparently Elettrica is only a placeholder, however it might turn into the official identify.)
Some retailers speculated the EV may very well be a capturing brake, wagon, or small crossover, based mostly on a number of the camouflaged mules which were noticed driving round Italy. However Ferrari did launch some vital particulars about its EV, equivalent to a prime pace of 193mph, an output of as much as 1000 horsepower in increase mode, and 329 miles of vary on the more-generous WLTP system.
And relatively than simply faking an engine noise, as so many electrical sports activities and muscle vehicles do today, Ferrari will amplify precise vibrations from its powertrain to create a definite sound. This works by mounting an accelerometer beneath the inverter to seize the vibrations of the motor and mission them by a “proprietary algorithm,” as Ferrari says in its press supplies.
There’s much more to love in case you’re a driving fan, together with unbiased electrical motors, rear-wheel steering, and an energetic suspension system that absolutely eliminates the anti-roll bar. With 4 doorways and four-plus seats, the brand new EV will possible have extra in frequent with Ferrari’s Purosangue SUV than different fashions in its lineup. This will even be the automaker’s first four-door car ever.
After all, that is an EV that might be focused on the new technology of wealthy child, with Reuters reporting that the Ferrari Elettrica will possible price at the least €500,000 euros ($580,400). The chassis might be made with 75 p.c recycled aluminum, whereas the fast-charging battery might be absolutely built-in into the ground of the car for a low heart of gravity.
The Elettrica’s 15-module battery is comprised of a nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry with a gross power of 122kWh and cells provided by SK On. The pack, although, is assembled by Ferrari itself.
The corporate hasn’t shared an total torque determine, however says it’ll speed up from 0-62 mph (100 kph) in 2.5 seconds. Ferrari says it’ll have the ability to cost at as much as 350 kW due to its 800-volt structure. And there might be a system that simulates gear-shifting however really controls the regenerative braking.
Like different sports activities automobile manufacturers, Ferrari has been gradual to embrace electrification. The corporate has already delayed a second EV till 2028 due to lack of demand. In the meantime, rival Lamborghini has delayed its first EV till 2029, citing fluctuating demand.