By: Nick Gambino
Nearly every major auto brand has released an electric vehicle in recent years to meet the demands of and stay relevant in a majorly shifting market. Still, there are those who are late to the starting line. This is especially true of those who put out high-end sports cars, though they are trying.
Chevrolet has released a hybrid version of the legacy Corvette. The Corvette E-Ray as it’s called combines both a V8 engine and an electric motor under the hood. And now Ferrari has given us a deeper look into their upcoming EV – the Ferrari Elettrica.
The Italian automaker unveiled the innards of the forthcoming electric-powered car at a special event this week. Now, surprisingly, the car itself wasn’t at the event. Reporters on hand merely got to see a few of the key elements driving the Elettrica – the battery pack, motor, powertrain and chassis.
On top of the under-the-hood-without-the-hood look, Ferrari offered up some juicy details on what we can expect when the car is finally released. The Elettrica sports a top speed of 193 MPH with a range of 329 miles on a single battery charge. That’s about on par with consumer-grade EVs on the market.
One interesting thing Ferrari is doing with this EV is making it sound more like a legacy automobile. Instead of emitting fake noises that are made to sound like a car revving its engine, the Elettrica will amplify its powertrain vibrations so it creates real-world noise.
“A high precision sensor picks up the mechanical vibrations of the powertrain components, which are amplified to offer an authentic aural experience that reflects the dynamic driving experience and provides the driver with direct aural feedback,” the Ferrari website reads.
Obviously, this is intended to cater to the motorheads out there. I personally love the quietness of a Tesla or other EV. But that’s just me.
The Ferrari Elettrica will hit the market in late 2026 and is expected to fetch close to $600,000. So there’s that.
