Ferrari has officially announced the coming of the Elettrica, its first-ever all-electric car. It’s not just a battery-powered version of an existing model but a completely new kind of Ferrari built for the electric age. The Elettrica will launch in 2026, marking a major shift for the legendary Italian brand.
The Elettrica, a name Ferrari says could still change before launch, is built around four electric motors that together make more than 1,000 horsepower, launching from 0 to 100 km/h in about 2.5 seconds. It uses an 800-volt system that supports 350 kW fast charging, giving it about 70 kWh of charge in 20 minutes. The 122 kWh battery delivers a range of around 530 km (330 miles) under European testing, with a real-world range likely closer to 250–300 miles.
The Elettrica also introduces technology Ferrari has never used before. It has four-wheel steering, active suspension, and a system that lets each wheel move and power itself independently. That means more precise handling and smoother cornering than anything the company has built before. The car’s top speed will reach about 310 km/h (193 mph).
Ferrari is building the key parts like the motors, batteries, and software at its new E-Building plant in Maranello. The frame is made mostly from recycled aluminium, cutting carbon emissions by about 6.7 tonnes per car. Each battery pack has 15 separate modules that can be replaced individually to keep the car running for decades.
Instead of using fake engine sounds, Ferrari found a clever way to give the Elettrica its own voice. Sensors pick up the real vibrations from the motors and amplify them inside the cabin. Drivers can also “shift” between five power levels using paddles on the steering wheel, changing how the car feels and sounds.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna called the project “a historic step”, adding that electric models will live alongside gas and hybrid cars, not replace them. By 2030, Ferrari expects 20% of its lineup to be fully electric, with the rest split between hybrids and combustion engines.
Although Ferrari hasn’t revealed the finished car, rendered images and prototype sketches have surfaced, giving fans an early glimpse of what the brand’s first EV might look like. And this buzz has also sparked confidence among investors, as the F1 car brand raised its 2025 revenue forecast to €7.1 billion ($8.2 billion) and expects to reach €9 billion by 2030, despite new tariffs on European cars in the U.S.
The Elettrica is estimated to cost at least €500,000 ($580,000), but there is still no official price yet. Nonetheless, Ferrari’s newcomer is expected to bring in a new wave of younger buyers who want performance without the guilt of gasoline.
The future might be electric, but Ferrari is looking to make sure the excitement stays the same.
