Ferrari Stays At Home To Ensure EV Production In Italy

Ferrari F80. (Doc. Ferrari)

JAKARTA - A number of global automotive manufacturers are busy building vehicle assembly plants in other countries ranging from Stellantis which decided to assemble EV Leapmotors in Europe to Toyota which has built factories in the United States (US).

Of course, some manufacturers do this with the aim of benefiting from regulations set in some areas. However, this does not apply to brands like Ferrari.

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed that the horse logo manufacturer will still produce its car at the birth of the legendary brand, namely in Maranello, Italy.

"We will still make cars in Maranello," said Vigna, quoted by Reuters, Thursday, December 12.

Vigna also added that it will continue its sale in Uncle Sam's country market even though President-elect Donald Trump will set tariffs for European assembled goods.

"He (Trump) decided what to do here, we will face the new regulations even though there will be tariffs for us," explained Vigna.

Thus, Ferrari also ensures that its first electric vehicle (EV) will remain one of the lines only assembled at the Maranello factory, Italy. This car is scheduled to debut at the end of 2025.

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.

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).