Ferrari’s first electric vehicle (EV) has been spotted testing in the wild ahead of its confirmed global launch on October 9.
The Italian manufacturer has kept the appearance of its as-yet unnamed EV under wraps, and that’s reflected by the mismatched bodywork seen on the test mule. The tester also features fake quad exhaust outlets protruding from the rear bumper.
It’s the same vehicle that has previously been spied outside Ferrari’s Maranello factory emitting a synthesised low-pitched V8 rumble.
Ferrari will rip the covers off its history-making EV on October 9 at its Maranello headquarters, despite cooling consumer demand for exotic battery-powered cars.
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Just last week, Maserati joined the growing list of brands to push back or cancel an upcoming EV, scrapping plans to launch the MC20 Folgore supercar.
The first EV to wear the prancing horse badge will more closely resemble a family-friendly wagon than an out-and-out supercar, with Ferrari set to adopt a shooting brake body style.
Not much else is known about the EV, however Ferrari has previously said it’ll account for five per cent of the storied marque’s annual sales by 2026 – meaning about 700 to 800 examples are expected to be sold next year, based on 2024 sales figures.
Ferrari representatives have previously told CarExpert that any EV will remain true to the hallowed brand’s values.
“Driving thrills are the most important thing within our portfolio and we measure driving thrills in two ways,” said Emanuele Carando, Ferrari’s global marketing director.
“The easiest way is the smile the clients have whenever they drive our car and get out of the car. [This is] the best indication of how fun it is to drive the car.
“But there is a more scientific approach which is longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, braking, gear shifting and sound. Those five elements are the most important elements we evaluate and we build together to develop our cars.”
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