Ferrari Luce Sells for $40M, Sets Auction Record

Is the Ferrari Luce a landmark achievement in luxury EVs or a bland betrayal of the brand's identity?
Ferrari Luce Sells for $40M, Sets Auction Record
Above: A Ferrari Luce on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance auto show in the U.S. on Aug. 16. Image credit: Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance/Getty Images

The Spin


Narrative A

The Ferrari Luce is more than just another electric vehicle; it's a landmark achievement that proves Ferrari still leads where others follow. With its 1,050 horsepower, four electric motors and an interior that sets the standard for luxury craftsmanship, the car earns its badge. Customers know this too, which is why initial production has sold out and why shares have rebounded.

Narrative B

The Luce looks indistinguishable from a mass-market sedan, and Ferrari fans have made their feelings known. Automotive designers call it "brutally bland" and "alarmingly vacant of identity," while stocks dropped sharply at the reveal, and not a single Ferrari collector seems excited to own one. Hiring an iPhone designer to build a supercar was always going to end badly.


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