Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled the design of its first-ever electric sports car, the ‘Ferrari Lucé.’
During a launch event in San Francisco on February 9, Ferrari officially announced the name of its inaugural electric vehicle as Ferrari Lucé. The name “Lucé” is Italian for “light.”
Ferrari stated, “The new name embodies the symbolic importance of this model as a cornerstone in our lineup. Lucé represents the perfect fusion of tradition and innovation, illuminating our path forward.”
The interior boasts a clean, integrated design that prioritizes simplicity and functionality. By streamlining and optimizing the layout for driving purposes, Ferrari has created a serene yet engaging space that promotes focus and openness. The company claims to have achieved an organic harmony between physical structure and interface operation through the integration of hardware and software.
Bucking the trend of large touchscreens dominating electric vehicle interiors, Ferrari has prioritized tactile, physical controls that users can interact with directly. The company has implemented numerous mechanical control devices, challenging the notion that EVs must rely solely on digital interfaces.
The steering wheel design pays homage to the iconic wooden three-spoke Nardi wheel of the 1950s and 60s, reimagined with a modern, streamlined three-spoke structure. The exposed aluminum framework underscores the wheel’s rigidity and high-quality finish. The key, crafted from Corning Fusion 5 glass, transforms from yellow to black when placed in the center console dock, seamlessly blending with the console’s surface.
The Lucé features a trio of displays: the driver’s instrument cluster (referred to as “binoculars”), the main control panel, and a rear seat control panel. In a first for a Ferrari production model, the instrument cluster is mounted on the steering column, moving in tandem with the steering wheel to ensure the driver always has a clear view of vital information. The binocular display utilizes Samsung Display’s cutting-edge OLED panel technology.
The instrument panel controls draw inspiration from the clear, functional graphics found in helicopter and aircraft cockpits. A centrally-mounted control panel employs a ball-joint mechanism, allowing for easy adjustment towards either the driver or passenger.
A Ferrari spokesperson commented, “The Lucé’s interior design exemplifies our commitment to craftsmanship and tradition, while embracing thoughtful innovation. It offers our enthusiasts a fresh perspective that honors our heritage while looking confidently to the future.”
Ferrari is set to reveal the exterior design of the Lucé for the first time this May in Italy.
By Kim Ji-woong, Automotive Correspondent (jw0316@etnews.com)
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