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The Advertiser
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Waiting to see Ferrari's first EV? You'll need to wait longer
Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its "technological heart" (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. "Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways," said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. "The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. "But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars." Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. MORE: Ferrari EV launch date setMORE: How Ferrari will ensure its first EV is a 'true' FerrariMORE: Ferrari's electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spiedMORE: Is this the sound of Ferrari's first EV? Content originally sourced from: Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its "technological heart" (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. "Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways," said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. "The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. "But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars." Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. MORE: Ferrari EV launch date setMORE: How Ferrari will ensure its first EV is a 'true' FerrariMORE: Ferrari's electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spiedMORE: Is this the sound of Ferrari's first EV? Content originally sourced from: Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its "technological heart" (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. "Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways," said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. "The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. "But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars." Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. MORE: Ferrari EV launch date setMORE: How Ferrari will ensure its first EV is a 'true' FerrariMORE: Ferrari's electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spiedMORE: Is this the sound of Ferrari's first EV? Content originally sourced from: Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its "technological heart" (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. "Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways," said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. "The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. "But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars." Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. MORE: Ferrari EV launch date setMORE: How Ferrari will ensure its first EV is a 'true' FerrariMORE: Ferrari's electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spiedMORE: Is this the sound of Ferrari's first EV? Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Waiting to see Ferrari's first EV? You'll need to wait longer
Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its 'technological heart' (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. 'Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways,' said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. 'The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. 'But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars.' Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3.
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Waiting to see Ferrari's first EV? You'll need to wait longer
Ferrari's first battery-electric vehicle (EV) won't be revealed in October as it previously advised – instead it will be revealed next year ahead of first customer deliveries later in 2026. At the company's Capital Markets Day in Maranello on February 5, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the famed Italian performance car brand would unveil its first EV on October 9, but last week he clarified that only its 'technological heart' (ie: its powertrain) would be revealed on that date. It'll be part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV. The interior of the as-yet-unnamed battery-powered vehicle, which apart from introducing electric power will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV, will then be revealed early next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ferrari now says the car's full exterior reveal won't take place until the northern hemisphere spring (autumn for us southerners, so March-May) of 2026, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing in October next year. Now spied testing several times outside Maranello, Ferrari's first EV has so far only been seen in prototype form wearing what appears to be a modified Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. The development mule featured fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear of its mismatched bodywork and was heard emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble. Little else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has said it's expected to account for five per cent of its annual sales from 2026. Based on sales figures from 2024, when Ferrari sold a record 13,752 vehicles globally, that would equate to about 700 EVs annually. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Thanks largely to the 296 GTS, Roma Spider and Purosangue, the Italian carmaker increased its revenue by 11.8 per cent last year, to about US$7 billion (A$10.879bn) based on current exchange rates. Ferrari's new battery-powered fastback will join the growing list of electrified vehicles from the Italian brand, including the 296 GTB/GTS supercar and the SF90 Stradale hypercar. But its first EV comes amid cooling consumer demand for exotic EVs, and a growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, most recently including the Maserati MC20 Folgore supercar. Ferrari executives have previously told CarExpert that any EV from the hallowed prancing horse brand will remain true to its red-blooded performance ethos. 'Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways,' said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director. Purosangue Credit: CarExpert 'The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car. 'But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars.' Since Ferrari announced in February that it would reveal six new vehicles this year, it unveiled the sharper new 296 Speciale in April – its most powerful rear-wheel drive production model ever. It's unclear what the other five (four if you include the EV) new models will be, but a hardcore XX version of the SF90 is expected, along with a convertible version, and there's speculation of a successor or heavy facelift for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) hypercar, production of which started in 2019 and ended last year. Other possibilities include a PHEV version of the Purosangue, a replacement for the Roma coupe to be sold alongside the current Roma Spider, and another limited edition Icona series model like the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. MORE: Ferrari EV launch date setMORE: How Ferrari will ensure its first EV is a 'true' FerrariMORE: Ferrari's electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spiedMORE: Is this the sound of Ferrari's first EV?
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Ferrari EV SUV Is an Exclusive Electric Car Worth Waiting For
The Ferrari EV marks the start of a new era for the famous Italian automaker. While the legendary manufacturer has no plans to let its combustion engines die out, Ferrari will still join the rest of the world's transition towards EVs by launching its first purely electric model. The company hasn't given many details on the new car yet, aside from a sly comment that it won't be entirely silent, simply because electric motors make noise, though not as much a shrieking V-12. With Ferrari planning to sell V-12 engines until they're banned, they'll need an electric car or two on hand to keep various regulatory bodies at bay. Ferrari has remained tight-lipped thus far about the platform underpinning its first EV, but it will likely be bespoke to this vehicle. Spy shots have shown mules wearing what looks like modified Maserati Levante bodywork and Ferrari Roma headlights, suggesting its shape will blur the lines between a sports car and an SUV. Regardless of how high the Ferrari EV rides, there should be enough room for four passengers. The automaker will build the model at a new "E-building" located just north of its Maranello campus. The new building will reportedly allow Ferrari to boost yearly production by roughly 6000 units and build EVs on the same assembly line as hybrid and combustion-only models. The only thing we know for certain about the Ferrari EV's powertrain is that the automaker plans to build as many of the car's components as possible in-house, including the motors and high-voltage batteries. Ferrari has shrugged off suggestions that it will use artificial noises to enhance driver engagement, leading us to believe it will instead boost the noise of the EV motors via in-cabin speakers. Ferrari will employ know-how gleaned from its two plug-in hybrid models, the SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB, for its e-motors and powertrain control systems. There aren't many competitors in the class yet, but EVs like the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore and the Rolls-Royce Spectre could be seen as challengers, despite their differing missions. Depending on the level of the Ferrari EV's performance, it could even challenge electric supercars such as the Rimac Nevera. Ferrari's biggest hurdle will be convincing customers that there is still value in purchasing an electric car at such a high price point. Having the most iconic badge in the industry should help keep the lights on, though. Ferrari will reveal its first EV on October 9, 2025. We expect the new car to go on sale in early 2026 with a starting price north of $500,000. See all the cars worth waiting for You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari Confirms First Electric Vehicle Reveal on October 9
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Ferrari has officially confirmed that its first electric vehicle will be unveiled on October 9, 2025. The announcement was made by CEO Benedetto Vigna during the release of the company's 2024 financial results. This marks a significant milestone for the iconic brand, which has long been associated with high-performance internal combustion engines but is now moving towards an electric future. While Ferrari has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the new EV, Vigna emphasized that the car will maintain the brand's legendary performance, saying it will be 'a true Ferrari' in every aspect. The car is expected to offer a unique and innovative design that stays true to Ferrari's heritage while integrating cutting-edge electric technology. Prototypes of the EV have already been spotted undergoing testing around Maranello, with early mules featuring a Maserati Levante body, headlights from the Ferrari Roma, and wheels designed specifically for electric vehicles. The Ferrari EV is part of the company's larger plan to introduce six new models in 2025. While details about the other models remain speculative, it's widely believed that the lineup will include a facelifted 296 GTB (the 296 VS), a new version of the SF90 (SF90 M), and an updated Roma. Ferrari's shift towards electrification has garnered significant attention, and this first EV promises to be a game-changer for the brand as it embraces the future of high-performance cars. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
