Ferrari has never built anything quite like the Luce. Announced as an all-new model for 2027 and expected to carry into 2028 largely unchanged while customer deliveries ramp up, the Luce marks Maranello's first fully electric vehicle, its largest and heaviest car to date, and its first production four-door. It's also shaping up to be the most divisive Ferrari in the brand's history, if only because it looks so unlike anything wearing the Prancing Horse badge before it.

The Luce's design leans minimalist, with reverse-hinged rear doors and a five-passenger cabin that trades traditional Ferrari theatrics for something closer to understated luxury. Inside, the materials are described as exquisite, and physical switchgear is used generously throughout, giving the cabin a tactile quality even as its digital displays carry a user interface reminiscent of an iPhone. That's not a coincidence: the car was reportedly shaped in part by designers known for some of Apple's most iconic products, lending credence to comparisons with a long-rumored "Apple Car."

Despite its unconventional shape and size, the Luce doesn't skimp on performance. Power comes from a quad-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with one motor dedicated to each wheel, producing 1,035 horsepower and 730 lb-ft of torque. Ferrari pairs that output with active suspension, rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring, and its latest Side Slip Control system. The automaker claims a 0-60 mph time of under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph, just shy of the 200 mph mark.

Energy comes from a 122-kWh battery, which Ferrari says is good for an estimated 280 to 300 miles of range. An 800-volt electrical architecture supports charging speeds up to 350 kW, while the regenerative braking system can recover up to 500 kW and generate up to 0.68 g of deceleration force, suggesting a strong one-pedal driving experience.

Practicality is part of the pitch too. The four doors open into a five-seat cabin, making the Luce one of the few Ferraris built with everyday usability in mind. That versatility comes at a steep price, however: the Luce starts at more than $560,000 before options, positioning it as the most expensive five-seat vehicle currently on the market.

The Luce will compete in the emerging ultra-luxury electric space against rivals like the Bentley Torcal, Rolls-Royce Spectre, and Lucid Air. U.S. deliveries are expected to begin midway through 2027, with an even higher-performance variant possibly following within the next year or two. The lingering question Ferrari enthusiasts are asking: will the Luce feel like a genuine Ferrari, or simply a well-badged electric luxury sedan.

Source: Yahoo Autos

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