Many worry that the electric era will cause performance cars to lose their soul. After all, mentioning Ferrari easily evokes images of engine roars, the rhythm of gear shifts, and the emotions that build with each rev. While everyone is discussing what electrification will take away, Ferrari’s newly launched all-electric sports car, the Luce, is more concerned with what it will leave behind.
Performance is more than just speed and numbers
When discussing electric vehicles today, speed has almost become a basic requirement. Stepping on the accelerator instantly unleashes a surge of torque that propels you back into your seat, and speed is no longer a novelty, as records are constantly being broken. The Luce is certainly fast, with four independent electric motors and an 800V architecture, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, and its maximum output reaches 765kW in Launch Control mode.
However, Ferrari places greater emphasis on the driving experience. The paddle shifters behind the steering wheel on the Luce are no longer the familiar upshifting and downshifting controls, but are instead used to adjust torque output and regenerative braking intensity. Many high-performance electric vehicles seem to hand over all their power to you at once, delivering exactly what you press the accelerator to the pedal—very direct and efficient. The Luce, on the other hand, retains a bit more rhythm, allowing the driver to decide how the car responds, even in terms of sound.
Many electric vehicles now incorporate simulated engine sounds, but Luce hasn’t done that. The design preserves the vibrations of the motor and mechanical system themselves, amplifying the details. What you hear isn’t a pre-recorded sound effect, but a sound that truly changes with vehicle speed, road conditions, and driver input.
Less sharp lines, more white space
Many electric vehicles nowadays like to express a sense of technology through complex lines, sharp contours, or exaggerated aerodynamic designs, but Luce takes a different approach. Ferrari collaborated with LoveFrom on the design, resulting in a simpler overall visual language.
The Luce’s entire glass cabin extends downwards, forming a nearly seamless, one-piece silhouette. The body surface is smooth and continuous, without too many deliberately cut lines or visual elements crammed in to showcase performance. Even the aerodynamic design is concealed within the overall shape, rather than becoming the main focus. Luxury in the past often sought to be seen; now, luxury is more like a space for negative space.
The Luce’s circular taillights are reminiscent of classic elements from the 360 Modena and 458 Italia, while the 23-inch front and 24-inch rear wheels make the body proportions appear more stable and elongated. The four-door, five-seat configuration could easily make the vehicle look heavy, but through the extensive use of glass and smooth contours, the overall design retains a sense of lightness.
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Many worry that the electric era will cause performance cars to lose their soul. After all, mentioning Ferrari easily evokes images of engine roars, the rhythmic feel of gear shifts, and the emotions that build with each rev. While everyone is discussing what electrification will take away, Ferrari’s newly launched all-electric sports car, the Luce, is more concerned with what it will leave behind. Performance is more than just speed and numbers. These days, speed is practically a basic requirement when talking about electric cars. Stepping on the accelerator, the instant surge of torque pushes you back in your seat, numbers are constantly breaking records, and speed is no longer a novelty. The Luce is certainly fast; four independent electric motors combined with an 800V architecture allow it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, with a maximum output of 765kW in Launch Control mode. However, Ferrari focuses more on the driving experience. The paddle shifters behind the steering wheel on the Luce are no longer the familiar upshifting and downshifting controls, but rather used to adjust torque output and regenerative braking intensity. Many high-performance electric cars seem to hand over all their power to you at once—it delivers exactly what you press, very directly and efficiently. Luce retains a greater sense of rhythm, allowing the driver to decide how the car responds, even in terms of sound. Many electric vehicles now intentionally incorporate simulated engine sounds, but Luce doesn’t. The design preserves the vibrations of the motor and mechanical systems themselves, amplifying the details. What you hear isn’t a pre-recorded sound effect, but a sound that truly changes with speed, road conditions, and driving. Less sharp lines, more negative space…
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