By Giulio Piovaccari
Milan (Reuters) – Ferrari postponed the plans of its second entirely electric model, which was to be released in 2026, at least 2028, due to a lack of demand for luxury electric vehicles (VE) with high performance, two sources close to the file told Reuters.
Known for its rugging petrol engines, Ferrari has sold hybrid models since 2019 and will begin to unveil its first VE in October this year, as part of a three -step process that will lead to a world first in the spring of next year.
The first deliveries to customers are expected for October 2026.
In addition to the lack of roar that characterizes electric sports cars – the most important sale argument for many wealthy buyers – car manufacturers have tried to overcome the fact that electric vehicle batteries are far too heavy and simply do not have the sustained power of a fossil fuel engine.
As part of Ferrari’s internal internal plans, a second electric car model was scheduled for the end of 2026. Now it is not planned before 2028, said one of the sources, which added that real and lasting demand is nonexistent for an electric sports car.
The source said that the low market interest would also give Ferrari time to continue the development of internal technology for its second VE, even if the weakness of demand remains the main reason for delay.
Ferrari refused to comment.
The two sources refused to be appointed due to the significant nature of the case.
Other manufacturers of sports cars have already postponed or reduced their ambitions in terms of electric vehicles due to the lack of interest of consumers.
The Lamborghini rival, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, said in December that it would launch its first electric model in 2029 instead of 2028, and the German Porsche reduced its plans for the EV because of the low sales of its Macan SUV and Taycan electric models.
At the start of the year, Maserati, the luxury brand of Stellantis, canceled its electric version of its MC20 sports car.
(Giulio Piovaccari report in Milan, with Nick Carey in London, Mara Vîlcu for the , edited by Blandine Hénault)
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