Ferrari, the iconic name behind some of the world’s most thunderous engines, is making a bold move. The company that gave us screaming V-12s and track-hungry supercars is about to plug into the electric age. But this isn’t just a quiet shift. It’s a new kind of roar.
A Big Leap from Maranello
Ferrari’s first all-electric vehicle is set to debut on October 9, 2025. It’s more than just a new model… it’s a defining moment in the brand’s history. The company insists this EV won’t be silent.
Sure, it won’t match the guttural growl of a combustion engine, but Ferrari hints it will still have a personality. Expect natural motor whine, amplified, perhaps, with a little audio wizardry inside the cabin.
EVs by Necessity or Desire?
Ferrari isn’t abandoning its roots. V-12s will stick around as long as the law allows. But regulatory pressure is building fast. In order to keep racing ahead without tripping over emissions rules, Ferrari needs a high-voltage option.
Enter this new EV… not just a compliance car, but a statement piece. A message that Ferrari can do electric its own way.
What Will It Be?
That’s still a mystery. Spy shots hint at a design that blends sleek sports car curves with SUV-like proportions. Think of it as part Roma, part Maserati Levante. And it’ll have room for four—a rarity for the brand.
The EV will roll out of Ferrari’s new “E-building,” a facility purpose-built for the next generation of Ferraris. This plant isn’t just for battery-powered models. It’s designed to be flexible, cranking out hybrids, gas-burners, and EVs on the same line.
Building It The Ferrari Way
Unlike some automakers who outsource key EV components, Ferrari wants control. Total control. From motors to batteries, the goal is to build as much in-house as possible. That fits Ferrari’s philosophy: If it wears the badge, it should be born in Maranello.
The engineering DNA will be borrowed from Ferrari’s existing plug-in hybrids like the SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB. These cars already blur the line between gas and electric power, so Ferrari isn’t entering this space blind.
Rivals and Risks
There aren’t many true competitors yet, but some luxury EVs are warming up in the same paddock. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore and Rolls-Royce Spectre come close. And if Ferrari really goes full performance, it might take aim at hyper-EVs like the Rimac Nevera.
Still, the challenge is real. Ferrari must convince buyers, many of whom crave engine noise and tradition, that an EV is worth over half a million dollars. That’s a tall order, even for a brand as untouchable as Ferrari.
The Road Ahead
Early 2026 is when we’ll likely see the first customers take delivery. Until then, all eyes are on what Ferrari reveals this fall.
Will the Ferrari EV be a new chapter or a lightning strike that fizzles? One thing’s for sure: it won’t go quietly.
