It’s official: The Ferrari Elettrica is a reality - chassis and components revealed

Ferrari has revealed the chassis and components of the Elettrica, its first ever electric car, set to be fully unveiled in early 2026. The Prancing Horse says Elettrica will “deliver the peerless levels of performance and uniqueness” and a sound inspired by the workings of an electric guitar.

Ferrari has previously stated that its first EV wouldn’t be a supercar, and the reveal pretty much confirms it to be a four-seater sat on a skateboard chassis commonly used by other brands, but with four motors instead of one or two.

How did we get to this point?

The journey towards this point has been fraught with opposition and curiosity in equal measure, with many petrolheads questioning whether Ferrari would ever step into the world of EVs.

In reality, the Elettrica has been a certainty since the launch of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid with 15 or so miles of electric range. According to Ferrari, its journey can be traced back even further, to 2009, when the brand's research into electrification began with hybrid solutions on its Formula 1 car.

Ferrari says it only wanted to launch its first electric car when the technology available could ‘ensure the superlative performance and authentic driving experience befitting the values of the brand.’ Its environmentally friendly qualities go beyond its electric powertrain, however, with 75% recycled aluminium used on both the chassis and bodyshell, saving 6.7 tons of CO2 for every Elettrica built.

Performance, range & other stats

So is the performance worthy of the Ferrari name?

While it won’t quite reach F80 levels of power, the Elettrica is set to produce over 1,000bhp thanks to its four motors, two located on each axle. The figures don’t stop there, with the front axle boasting 3500 Nm of torque and 30,000 engine rpm,

They enable it to accelerate from 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 192mph.

As for its range, Ferrari expects the Elettrica to travel up to 330 miles, with its 122 kWh battery - the largest fitted to a production EV - able to charge up to 350 kW and operate at 880 volts. This contributes to the Elettrica’s overall weight of 2,300 kg.

Active suspension

The Elettrica’s suspension is a more evolved version of the one used in the Purosangue SUV and F80 hypercar, which gives each of the four wheels the freedom to control vertical forces independently.

A damper on each corner responds to different loads, driving situations and surfaces to help deliver a driving experience worthy of the Prancing Horse name.

Sound

One of the arguments most used by petrolheads to push the anti-EV agenda is the noise, or lack of it, compared to petrol-powered equivalents.

Rather than digitally generate a noise, like the Abarth 500e and 600e Scorpionissima models have done, Ferrari says the noise created by the Elettrica is down to a high-precision sensor installed on the rear axle. This picks up the frequencies of the powertrain and amplifies them into the surroundings, in a similar way to how an amp is used with an electric guitar. Sound vibrates through the metal axles to create a unique sound, although it is unlikely to ever be heard in normal driving situations. Accelerating and using the shift paddles in manual mode will do the job, though.

Torque Shift Engagement

Taking advantage of the instant response provided by electric engines, the Elettrica uses Torque Shift Engagement to deliver a more exciting and involved driving experience.

There are five levels of power and torque which can be selected sequentially from the right-hand shift paddle, delivering stronger acceleration each time as speed increases. The driver does the work for a more immersive experience, and it works the opposite way when braking, with the left-hand paddle being used to replicate the behaviour of a progressively more intense engine braking.

Full reveal set for 2026

The full details of the first-ever Ferrari EV will begin to be revealed in early 2026, starting with a detailed look at the interior design concepts. Then in spring, the Elettrica will have its World Premiere, with its exterior design and comprehensive look at the electric technology explored in depth.

So, how do you feel about the electric Ferrari? A more pertinent question would be…how would Enzo feel?

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Ferrari