Ferrari's First Electric Car Caught On Camera Again, Accompanied By V8 Engine Immitation Sounds

Ferrari's first electric car. (Doc. InsideEVs)

JAKARTA - In June, a unit known as Ferrari's first electric vehicle (EV) was caught on camera being tested with camouflaged livery round the manufacturer's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

Recently, the car resurfaced to the surface with a number of similar elements. However, the EV now shows the tip of a fake exhaust on the back covered in lead paper and shows the sound of an ICE machine.

Launching InsideEVs, Thursday, September 12, a prototype that looks like Maserati Levante is now caught in a video having a voice matching the V8 engine. However, there is a warning sign around the car showing that the car is an EV.

Previously, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said that the manufacturer's first electric vehicle would have a unique imitation sound, but no details on this matter were mentioned. The news is also reinforced by the brand patenting EV exhaust in 2023.

The emergence of sound in electric vehicles is considered important in increasing the awareness of pedestrians and other road users that there are cars coming from the surrounding area.

However, Ferrari chose a different approach in this regard. Not only is it useful as a mere imitation sound, but the brand with the kuke gungk' logo also wants to maintain ICE's engine passion for its first EV.

Until now, Ferrari is still silent about the specifications, position of its first EV model, and style to be promoted. Previously, the price of Ferrari's first EV leaked to the public in the range of 500,000 euros (Rp. 8.7 billion).

This price reflects their belief that the public and customers are ready for this transition, amid rivals delaying the electrification plan entirely due to weakening demand.

This price does not include other personalization features and options which are expected to increase costs by 15-20 percent. However, Ferrari has not commented on this.

The manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari will assemble its first EV at an e-building' factory in Maranello, Italy. This facility is claimed to have flexible assembly lines that allow Ferrari to make electric and non-electric cars.

The new plant will provide additional vehicle assembly lines for a variety of models, ranging from the latest internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, and EVs. In addition, this facility will also assemble components for Ferrari electrification products.