{"id":74486,"date":"2024-07-17T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=74486"},"modified":"2024-07-17T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:40:00","slug":"ferraris-first-ev-hits-road-testing-official-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=74486","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari’s first EV hits the road for testing ahead of its official launch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ferrari promises its first electric vehicle will be built \u201cthe right way\u201d as the Italian luxury sports car maker preps for a new era. Ahead of its official debut, Ferrari\u2019s<\/a> first EV is already out for testing.<\/p>\n

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Ferrari\u2019s first EV is out for testing<\/h2>\n

Although Ferrari has yet to reveal its first electric car, the firm promises it will be \u201ca lot of fun\u201d to drive, as buyers expect from them. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeople buy a Ferrari because when they buy a Ferrari, they have a lot of fun,\u201d CEO Benedetto Vigna boasted. Vigna added they don\u2019t buy a Ferrari for a single reason, \u201cIt\u2019s a combination of things.\u201d Ferrari\u2019s boss promises its first EV will be made \u201cthe right way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ahead of its debut, Ferrari\u2019s first EV is on the road for testing. According to Vigna, Ferrari\u2019s test drivers have driven prototypes \u201cseveral thousand kilometers\u201d already.<\/p>\n

Ferrari\u2019s test drivers are the first to drive the electric car. Vigna says the drivers test many cars for comparison, \u201cso for us this is an important metric that we are making a reference to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ferrari\u2019s first EV was recently spotted testing with modified Maserati Levante elements, suggesting it could take a similar form.<\/p>\n

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Inside Ferrari\u2019s new e-building (Source: Ferrari)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Starting prices over $500,000?<\/h2>\n

Last month, a Reuters<\/em> report claimed Ferrari\u2019s first electric car will cost over $500,000<\/a> (500,000 euros). Vigna said the reports were \u201ca surprise\u201d and wouldn\u2019t confirm (or deny) the price tag.<\/p>\n

Instead, Ferrari\u2019s boss said, \u201cWe define the price of a car\u201d a month before launching it. So, expect more details on pricing soon.<\/p>\n

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Inside Ferrari\u2019s new e-building (Source: Ferrari)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ferrari opened the doors to its new e-building<\/a> last month, where its first electric car will be built. The plant is powered entirely by renewable energy sources. Vigna claims the e-building will \u201clight up Ferrari\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

The EV will be made on a new production line, expected to come online in January 2025. Ferrari\u2019s first four-door SUV, the Purosangue<\/a>, will likely kick off production, followed by the SF90 Stradale and then the EV in 2026.<\/p>\n

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Ferrari Purosangue (Source: Ferrari)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It will not replace the existing production lines, while Ferrari\u2019s first EV will be built alongside other hybrid and ICE models.<\/p>\n

Ferrari will also build batteries, electric motors, and inverters at its new e-building. According to sources, Ferrari is already working on its second EV.<\/p>\n

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Ferrari SF90 Stradale (Source: Ferrari)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ferrari launched the SF90 Stradale last year, its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV). By 2026, the brand aims for 60% of sales to be electrified (EV or PHEV).<\/p>\n

The electric Ferrari is expected to make its first appearance next year ahead of sales in 2026. Meanwhile, ultra-luxury rival Lamborghini revealed its first EV<\/a> last summer, the Lanzador. The electric \u201cSuper SUV\u201d is due out in 2028.<\/p>\n

Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n

Ferrari is known for its performance, luxurious interiors, and Italian design, but will it have the same impact in the EV era?<\/p>\n

Vigna warned EU automakers that surging Chinese rivals should be a \u201ccall to action.\u201d Meanwhile, China\u2019s top EV makers are already expanding into Ferrari\u2019s market.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s largest EV maker, BYD, launched its first electric supercar<\/a>, the Yangwang U9, earlier this year.<\/p>\n

With four electric motors packing nearly 1,300 hp (960 kW), the U9 can hit 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km\/h) in 2.36 seconds. That\u2019s faster than Ferrari\u2019s SF90 Stradale, with a 0 to 62 mph time in 2.5 seconds.<\/p>\n

Starting at $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan), BYD electric supercar is also half the price of the SF90 (+$525,000).<\/p>\n

Will Ferrari\u2019s first EV have the same impact with new competition? Let us know what you think in the comments.<\/p>\n

Source: AutoCar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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