Ferrari Enters EV Era with Signature Engine Noise, Electric Evolution

By Dabbie Davis

Jun 12, 2024 02:09 AM EDT

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Ferrari is introducing its first-ever electric car, keeping its signature engine sound. This new electric vehicle will still have the familiar Ferrari roar. Ferrari aims to keep its unique identity while entering a new era.

Ferrari Enters New Era, First -Ever Electric Car

Following years of eager anticipation and conjecture, Ferrari has made a historic declaration by unveiling its first-ever electric car. This momentous introduction signifies a pivotal juncture in the esteemed brand's legacy. The official confirmation of Ferrari's foray into battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) set for late 2025 has sparked immense excitement, although details regarding the vehicle remain shrouded in mystery.

As reported by Motor1.com, over three years have passed since Ferrari made waves with the unprecedented revelation of its electric car ambitions. The eagerly awaited debut of Ferrari's emission-free Prancing Horse remains scheduled for late 2025, promising an electrifying impact both audibly and symbolically.

Even with the departure from traditional internal combustion engines, the forthcoming EV from Maranello is set to maintain a distinct sound profile, ensuring a departure from complete silence.

In a conversation with Australia's Drive magazine, Emanuele Carando, the Director of Product Marketing and Marketing Intelligence at Ferrari, emphasized the brand's commitment to authenticity in sound, stating that it will always be inherent in a Ferrari.

Describing the upcoming electric model as a "true Ferrari," Carando alluded to the mystery surrounding the specific auditory experience the vehicle will deliver. Speculation suggests that the only route to achieving an "authentic" sound lies in potentially referencing the distinctive whirr of the electric motor within the Ferrari.

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Electric EV, V12 Engine

Reported by Auto Hindustan Times, details regarding the mysterious design of the upcoming Ferrari first-ever electric car remain veiled in secrecy. Manufacturing is set to commence at a new Maranello, Italy facility.

Initial forecasts indicate that electric vehicles will constitute 5% of Ferrari's sales in 2026, marking the EV's inaugural full year in circulation. Despite the shift towards electric propulsion, Ferrari affirms the ongoing availability of the cherished V12 engine until regulatory constraints necessitate its phase-out.

Customers will ultimately have the prerogative to select between a traditional gasoline, plug-in hybrid, or electric Ferrari based on their preferences and requirements. Meanwhile, TORK US highlighted that the focus shifted to one of the most captivating elements of Ferrari's forthcoming electric vehicle: its sound profile.

The distinctive roar synonymous with a Ferrari engine holds a pivotal role in the brand's persona, prompting speculation on how this essence will manifest in an electric context.

Ferrari has provided reassurance to enthusiasts by affirming that the electric variant will not be devoid of sound; rather, the company is engineering a distinct "signature sound aimed at eliciting a comparable emotional resonance akin to their conventional powertrains.

This signifies a notable shift from the brand's historical emphasis on potent gasoline engines. Ferrari has officially stated that the upcoming model will embody the essence of a "true Ferrari," guaranteeing an unparalleled electric driving journey.

NewsBytes reported that Ferrari has forecasted electric vehicles to comprise 5% of its overall sales in 2026, marking the initial complete year of the EV's availability in the market.

In light of this transition towards electric mobility, Ferrari has provided assurance to its loyal followers that the revered V12 engine will persist as an option until regulatory mandates dictate its eventual phasing out.

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