Ferrari Could Have Faked A V12. The Luce EV Does Something Strang

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The Luce EV Does Something Stranger Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce, embracing its electric nature. Photo by: Ferrari Andrei Nedelea By : Andrei Nedelea May 28, at 8:20am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Carmakers are scrambling to make their sporty electric vehicles sound like gas cars, with fake engine noises pumped through the speakers and even simulated gear shifting. That is one approach to get their EVs to stir your emotions, but Ferrari wants nothing to do with this trend. The new Ferrari Luce plays a crescendo through the speakers as you accelerate, but it isn’t trying to fake a V-8 or a V-12.

Why This Matters for EV Owners

• In keeping with the rest of the package, which seems to be one of the most widely disliked vehicles ever launched, Ferrari did something nobody expected
• Instead of faking an engine, it amplifies and synthesizes the sounds the car makes, resulting in a very unique audible signature
• It would have been easier for Ferrari to just pump gas engine noises through the speakers and call it a day
• It would probably have done an excellent job of simulating combustion, and it surely would have gone the extra mile, just like Mercedes-AMG has done with the new 4-Door EV , to really make you feel like you’re being propelled by burning gasoline

The Bigger Picture

More On This People Were Already Mad About The Ferrari EV. Then We Saw The Interior Ferrari's EV 'Shifting' Won't Work Like Gears. They're 'Power Levels' Instead Electric Cars Are So Fast That A Ferrari Can't Catch A Kia Now The Ferrari F80’s Hybrid System Is An Engineering Marvel So what exactly has Ferrari done . Well, its own press material says the Luce captures “electro-mechanical vibration in the axles,” which are then “equalized, amplified and delivered alongside visual feedback to inform the driver. ” It is tied to Manual and Performance modes, and you can interact with it not only by pressing the accelerator pedal, but also by using the paddles behind the steering wheel, a system which Ferrari calls Torque Shift Engagement.

EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?

Among these models, the Mercedes EQS 450+ leads in efficiency at 15.7 kWh/100km, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ offers the longest range at 770 km WLTP.

Model	Battery	WLTP Range	Efficiency
Mercedes EQS 450+	108 kWh	770 km	15.7 kWh/100km
Kia EV6 Long Range	77 kWh	528 km	16.5 kWh/100km
Audi Q4 e-tron 50	77 kWh	488 km	17.2 kWh/100km

Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.

Charging Infrastructure: Rome, Italy

Rome's charging infrastructure is growing, though coverage remains denser in northern Italy. Enel X Way is the leading domestic network.

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Real-World Range Considerations

EVRoutes' route calculations account for real-world conditions. In winter, expect 15-30% range reduction due to battery chemistry and cabin heating. Pro tip: Pre-conditioning the battery before DC fast charging can improve charging speeds by up to 30% in cold weather.

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Ferrari says a precision accelerometer embedded in the axle captures the “dynamic texture and vibration of the rotating components,” then equalizes and amplifies it “in a manner similar to an electric guitar. ” The point is not to make the Luce constantly noisy. Ferrari’s system activates to support the Torque Shift and driver involvement under acceleration and deceleration, rather than droning in normal driving. Basically, the idea is to keep things very quiet under normal driving conditions and provide amplified sound only when you’re driving more spiritedly.