The Tech Behind Ferrari’s First All-Electric Supercar

Ferrari has unveiled the interior of its first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, marking a pivotal step in the brand’s transition to next-generation mobility.

Developed in partnership with LoveFrom – the design collective founded by Sir Jony Ive, renowned for shaping Apple’s design language, and industrial designer Marc Newson – the project has been in development for five years and reflects a deep focus on sustainable craftsmanship and digital innovation.

In Italian, luce means light or illumination – a fitting name that Ferrari says embodies its forward-looking design philosophy and outlines a new era in its product strategy.

The cabin showcases advanced use of materials, including aluminium made from 100% recycled alloy, paired with precision-engineered glass interfaces that blur the line between physical and digital controls.

Subtle lighting, interactive surfaces and seamlessly integrated computing elements signal Ferrari’s intent to merge performance with intelligent design.

While the exterior won’t be revealed until May, the interior offers a clear preview of how Ferrari envisions the future of electric mobility – where sustainability, technology and heritage meet in a single, cohesive design ecosystem.

Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari’s CEO, says in a video: “If you want to be a leader, you have to be bold. You don’t have to be afraid to explore new paths. 

“The best way to use technology is to start from the emotions and the feelings of human beings.” 

He explains that Ferrari wants to use EV technology to “redefine the limit of possible, audaciously”. 

The designers behind the dashboard

LoveFrom is described as a “creative collective” bringing together architects, artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, industrial designers and other creative disciplines under one banner.

Founded in 2019 by Sir Jony, the firm operates studios in both San Francisco and London.

Before establishing LoveFrom, Jony served as Apple’s Chief Design Officer, shaping the company’s visual identity and user experience across generation-defining products including the iPhone, MacBook, Apple Watch and iOS interface.

LoveFrom collaborates with OpenAI and a selective group of partners, including Ferrari, focusing on projects that merge design innovation with emerging technology.

During the Luce’s development, the collective worked closely with the Ferrari Styling Centre, led by Chief Design Officer Flavio Manzoni, to shape a design language that balances engineering precision with creative exploration.

Inside the Luce

The Ferrari Luce features a three-spoke steering wheel inspired by the classic Nardi wheels of the 1950s and 60s, reinterpreted through a modern lens of precision engineering.

Crafted from recycled aluminium using a bespoke alloy developed specifically for the Luce, the wheel achieves both exceptional mechanical resilience and a high-grade surface finish.

Comprising 19 CNC-machined components, it weighs 400 grams less than a standard Ferrari steering wheel, reflecting the brand’s commitment to lightweight performance and sustainable design.

Ferrari says the Luce’s interface philosophy is centred on tactility, clarity and intuitive interaction – retaining physical controls in key areas to enhance engagement and responsiveness.

The Ferrari Luce features a glass key with an integrated E Ink display, which transitions from yellow to black when placed in its dock.

Inside, three displays – comprising the driver binnacle, central control panel and rear control panel – form the heart of the car’s digital interface.

Mounted on a ball-and-socket joint, the control panel can pivot toward the driver or passenger, while an embedded multigraph can switch between clock, chronograph, compass or launch control modes.

From ICE to EV

Gianmaria Fulgenzi, Chief Product Development Officer at Ferrari, says in a video: “Since this was the first time we developed a fully electric vehicle, we filed more than 60 patents. 

“At this moment, we are implementing into our production lines what will fuel the work of many young men and women who, through their daily efforts, will give even more value and even more heart to our cars.” 

The first car to bear the Ferrari name was built in 1947, with hybrids introduced from 2013.

The Luce is Ferrari's first step into the fully electric era as a battery electric vehicle (BEV).

“Building a car is an incredibly difficult endeavour, and it really takes the passion of so many people,” explains John Elkann, Executive Chairman of Ferrari.

“We really wanted to give ourselves the time to make sure that every single detail is the best possible.” 

Ferrari’s core team behind the Luce comprises more than 100 engineers, working across every discipline – from electric motor design and battery systems to inverter development and software integration.

“Ours is not an electric car,” Gianmaria says, “ours is an electric Ferrari. And those are two very different things.”