Ferrari's First EV Gets Pope Leo's Blessing, but Everyone Else Hates It
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric sports car, the Luce, which has sparked mixed reactions from the public. The car features a controversial design and a high price tag of 550,000 euros, leading to significant online debate. Despite the backlash, the Luce boasts impressive specifications and is set to begin preorders in Italy by the end of May.
- ▪The Ferrari Luce is priced at 550,000 euros and is the company's first fully electric sports car.
- ▪The design, created by former Apple designers, has been met with criticism and calls it disappointing.
- ▪Ferrari's stock price fell about 6% following the car's unveiling, indicating mixed investor sentiment.
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The first fully electric sports car from Ferrari, the Luce, has arrived, several years after its announcement. The 2027 Ferrari Luce has a base price of 550,000 euros (equivalent to about $640,000). And people have very strong opinions about it.The Luce, which translates as "light," has four doors and is Ferrari's first five-seater. The appearance is a major departure from Ferrari's signature styling, with a glass-and-aluminum design that might remind you of iconic Apple products. The firm LoveFrom, led by former Apple designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson, was enlisted to develop Luce's aesthetic. The new style has sparked a digital firestorm, with many calling the look disappointing or downright ugly.
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