Not Just Talk, Ferrari Involves NASA to Tame the Acceleration of its Electric Car

Ferrari teams up with NASA for electric car Luce. (Photo: Ferrari)

Ferrari is teaming up with space experts from NASA to perfect the acceleration of its first electric car. This step is taken to present a driving sensation that is not only powerful, but also remains smooth and comfortable for drivers.

Even though it is touted as one of the most powerful models in its product line, the Italian manufacturer wants the Luce to still feel friendly to customers. Ferrari is not just chasing extreme performance, but also paying attention to how the experience is felt by humans.

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Autocar India that acceleration can be too excessive, because it disturbs our brains. He emphasized that for Ferrari, the most important aspect is not only technology or performance figures, but how performance is perceived by humans.

For this reason, Ferrari is working with medical centers and NASA to understand the limits of acceleration that are still comfortable and do not cause negative effects for drivers. This approach is part of their efforts to present an electric car with a distinctive Ferrari character that is still fun to drive.

Although focused on comfort, the performance of the Ferrari Luce cannot be taken lightly. This car is confirmed to have more than 1,000 hp metric (735 kW) in boost mode.

Launching from Drive, Monday, April 6, the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 310 km/h. More complete information about the Ferrari Luce will be revealed at the official launch which is rumored to take place in May.