“Welcome to Ferrari’s first-ever all-electric five-seat SUV. The 2027 Ferrari Luce is equipped with a quad-motor powertrain. The cabin interior features design touches and elements by Lovefrom, a design firm founded by famed Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive.”
Preview by Veeno Dewan
Welcome to Ferrari’s first-ever all-electric SUV. The 2027 Ferrari Luce, equipped with a quad-motor powertrain, offers between 800 and over 10350 horsepower, four-wheel steering, and adaptive suspension. With an interior designed in partnership with LoveFrom, a design firm founded by famed Apple designer Jony Ive, the first-ever Ferrari five-seater features a three-across bench seat and ample passenger room. With exterior styling that echoes the brand’s swoopy supercar heritage, the Luce is an exhilarating take on the luxury performance SUV. The Luce sits on optional 24-inch rear wheels, the largest ever offered on a Ferrari. Standard carbon-ceramic brakes with 15.4-inch front and 14.6-inch rear rotors complete the setup.
The all-electric powertrain comprises four electric motors, one at each wheel, providing all-wheel drive. The power rating ranges from 800 to 1,035 horsepower, with 730 lb.-ft of torque. There is no transmission; instead, the electric motors drive each of the Luce’s wheels directly. However, the driver can control the settings via the left-mounted steering-wheel paddles, allowing on-the-fly changes to the regenerative braking system. The right paddles allow the driver to adjust torque output in five stages. Ferrari claims these parameters provide a realistic upshift and downshift feel for performance driving. The Luce’s maximum driving range is estimated between 450 and 500 kilometers. DC fast charging at up to 350 kW is enabled with compatible chargers for the 122-kWh battery.
The all-electric powertrain comprises four electric motors, one at each wheel, providing all-wheel drive. The system delivers a maximum of 1035 horsepower and 730 lb.-ft of torque. There is no transmission; instead, the electric motors drive each of the Luce’s wheels directly. The top speed is claimed to be 260 km/h.
When it comes to the interior, the cabin is an amazing showcase of materials and design. For example, the bucket seats are crafted from advanced electrochromic glass and aluminum and covered in the finest leather. Particularly outstanding are the ultra-futuristic dash, controls, and instrument design, which blend analog and modern digital interaction design cues. The digital gauge cluster is layered with physical needles. Despite all the exquisite design, the thick three-spoke steering wheel wonderfully harks back to classic Ferrari heritage.
The Luce’s main infotainment system also swivels so it can be viewed by both the driver and the passenger, while a panel on the roof features a number of aircraft-style aluminum toggle switches for functions such as lights and launch control. At the rear is a Ferrari first—namely, a full-size three-across bench seat spacious enough for two adults. The Luce also offers Ferrari’s largest cargo area, at 21 cubic feet—capacious by any means, but enough for a weekend away. The finishing touch is probably the loudest-ever factory-fitted audio system, with 21 speakers, a gigantic subwoofer, and an incredible 3,000 watts of power.
Further technology and performance engineering upgrades include: an upgraded version of the active suspension system used on the Ferrari F80 and Ferrari Purosangue, together with the latest generation of Ferrari’s Side Slip Control vehicle dynamics system. To aid cornering and handling, individual torque vectoring on all four wheels is another Luce highlight. The central Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) manages the powertrain and chassis dynamics together, apportioning the required torque to each wheel as needed. In terms of performance, the Luce is fast, very fast! It can sprint from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2.5 seconds. The top speed is 260 km/h, with 0 to 200 km/h in a rocket-like 6.8 seconds.
The Ferrari Luce is groundbreaking in so many ways for the legendary Italian sports car maker. There is impressive power, incredible engineering, and performance figures. You also get a groundbreaking interior and, for the first time, a proper rear bench seat – not the tiny, vestigial, usually unusable seats found in many high-performance Italian sports cars. Some Ferrari fans find the cab-forward design controversial and question the decision to build an EV rather than a V8 or V12 engine. However, as Ferrari’s first EV, it seems to be a strategic step for the brand. Ultimately, and unfortunately, the price will be high enough that only a few well-heeled buyers will have the privilege of ownership. Still, one can dream of perhaps winning the lottery. A supercar or a super SUV? Take your pick!
2027 Ferrari Luce – Estimated price in Canada – $880,000
