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Ferrari will not have an all-electric Ferrari model in its portfolio before 2025. However, the Prancing Horse is excited about the prospect of an EV-only era in a not-too distant future. The European Commission has set 2035 as the cutoff date for new cars with gasoline or diesel engines.
Maranello’s peeps are fine with the proposal. However, it must be approved first by members of the European Union before it can take effect. John Elkann, Ferrari’s chairman and CEO, sees the possible ICE ban as an opportunity. “Electrification, electronics and other technologies will allow us to create even more distinctive and unique products,” he said.
According to industry analysis, Ferrari’s top brass said that they considered the regulation “welcoming” in reference to the possible gasoline/diesel ban. This is a remarkable statement from Ferrari, which we associate with V12 large-displacement engines. It is clear that the famed Italian brand is trying to adapt its portfolio to meet increasingly strict regulations.
Ferrari has not been shy about electrifying its cars. It started with the LaFerrari in 2013, then developed the technology for the SF90 Stradale with a V8-hybrid and the 296 GTB with an electrified engine. Next year’s Purosangue, the company’s first SUV, will also be electrified. We can also say the same about the hypercar flagship due in a few more years with an evolution from the V12.
As stricter emission laws are now in force, it’s likely that the days of naturally-aspirated models are over. The V12 will be around for the foreseeable future, probably without turbocharging, but it is being electrified to satisfy regulators.
The 296 GTB’s six-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine is a sign that things are about to get better. This recipe will be used in future models. It could also mean that the last pure gasoline cars like the Ferrari, Lamborghini, and others will use it. EVs will see a significant increase in value.