The Ferrari Luce EV is already sold out for 2027, and buyers placing orders today face a one-year wait. CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed the demand during Tuesday’s third-quarter earnings call. Despite a polarizing design and a starting price of $560,800, the order books tell a story that critics are struggling to match.
Ferrari Luce EV Demand Defies Critics
The brand’s first electric model, developed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, looks nothing like a classic Prancing Horse. Its higher-riding silhouette and industrial-design surfacing have split the internet. Still, the engineering underneath is serious. Quad motors, one per wheel, produce 1,035 horsepower and 730 pound-feet of torque, according to Ferrari. That is enough to reach 62 mph in 2.5 seconds. Early drive reviews praise its balanced cornering, a trait we previously examined in our coverage of the Ferrari Luce price debate.
Battery Math Tests Ferrari’s Electric Resolve
Battery math is where the Ferrari Luce EV loses some of its glamour. The 112-kilowatt-hour pack uses SK On pouch cells and delivers 530 kilometers (329 miles) on the WLTP cycle. Expect the EPA figure to land below 300 miles. Peak charging reaches 350 kilowatts, which is strong in absolute terms but trails the fastest-charging rivals. Even so, nobody spending half a million dollars shops for a commuter.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | Quad-motor electric powertrain, 112 kWh SK On pouch-cell battery |
| 🐎Power Output | 1,035 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 730 lb-ft (990 Nm) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 2.5s |
| 🚀Top Speed | 200 mph (322 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Quad-motor AWD with rear-wheel steering |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $560,800 (starting, U.S.) |
Chassis 0 Sets a Sky-High Benchmark
Collectors have already voted with their checkbooks. The first production example, dubbed Chassis 0, sold at auction in August for $40 million. That makes it the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. Meanwhile, the Luce’s resale trajectory looks far more predictable than its styling. On paper, early allocations will command a premium for years, and we expect them to become the EV collector’s grail.
Our Verdict on Ferrari’s Electric Gamble
In reality, Maranello has made a bold bet. The Luce trades heritage aesthetics for a software-led, quad-motor platform that feels more like a tech product than a traditional supercar. Ultimately, the drive and the digital experience will decide whether the design debate fades. For now, the order book has already answered the question. Stay tuned to Auto News Magazine for more on Ferrari’s electric future.
Julian Hayes
Future Mobility & Technology Editor at Auto News Magazine. Covering the next frontier of electric powertrains, 800V architectures, solid-state battery chemistry, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
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