Ferrari Luce Australia news has moved beyond the reveal stage: the brand’s first battery-electric production car now has a local price, Australian preview appearances and reported approval for sale. Yet this is not simply a familiar Ferrari with its engine replaced. Four motors, five seats and a cabin designed around physical controls make the Luce a significant change in direction.
The headline price is $991,446 before on-road costs. Beneath that extraordinary figure is a more useful story about how an electric drivetrain can change performance, packaging and everyday usability. Here is what is established, what the early reviews suggest, and which claims still need careful interpretation.
Ferrari Luce Australia price and launch status
Luce is the production name; Elettrica was the earlier development label, not another model. This is a fully electric, four-door, five-seat Ferrari, with no petrol engine or range extender. Its Australian price is a local list figure, not a European price converted into dollars.
Registration, stamp duty and other applicable on-road charges are additional, as are selected options. A personalised drive-away quotation is therefore more useful than treating the published price as the amount required to collect the car.
The Driven reports that the Luce has appeared on Australia’s ROVER approval-for-sale register. That is a meaningful regulatory step, but approval is not the same as customer delivery. A display car visiting Australian preview events does not mean production cars are already reaching local owners.
First Australian customer deliveries are planned for the fourth quarter of 2027. Buyers should confirm their allocation and handover timing directly with Ferrari. For context on how established performance brands are approaching electrification, our Maserati Grecale Folgore guide explores another Italian marque’s fully electric offering.
| Ferrari Luce specification | Published figure or status |
|---|---|
| Australian starting price | $991,446 before on-road costs and options |
| Australian delivery plan | Fourth quarter of 2027; confirm individual allocation |
| Powertrain | Four electric motors; all-wheel drive |
| Maximum system power | 772kW / 1050cv in Launch Control |
| Maximum motor torque | 990Nm in Launch Control |
| Claimed 0–100km/h | 2.5 seconds |
| Gross battery capacity | 122kWh |
| Range | 530km estimate; homologation pending |
| Seating and boot | Five seats; 597 litres |
Ferrari Luce Australia range, battery and charging
Ferrari’s official specification lists a 122kWh gross battery. Gross capacity is the total pack figure, not necessarily the energy available to the driver. Published secondary sources disagree about usable capacity, so it should not be presented as a settled Australian specification.
Range deserves the same discipline. Ferrari estimates 530km, but its official technical information still labels that figure as under homologation. Although some launch reports describe it as WLTP range, it is not yet a final certified Australian result in the official material checked. Nor is it an independently measured Australian road-trip range.
For everyday planning, motorway speed, temperature, wheels, luggage and driving style will influence how far a charge takes you. A large battery does not cancel those factors. Our range anxiety guide explains why understanding your own driving pattern matters more than relying on one headline number.
The Luce uses an 800V architecture and supports DC charging at up to 350kW. Ferrari’s stated recharge claim is 70kWh added in 20 minutes on suitable equipment. That is an energy-added claim, not a published 10–80% charging time, and the two should not be substituted for one another.
| Charging detail | What it means for owners |
|---|---|
| Electrical architecture | 800V system |
| Maximum DC charging | Up to 350kW; compatible equipment and favourable conditions required |
| Manufacturer recharge claim | 70kWh replenished in 20 minutes, not a stated 10–80% time |
| Maximum AC charging | Up to 22kW; supply and installation must support it |
| 400V DC compatibility | Booster supports charging at up to 150kW |
| Certified consumption and final range | Homologation pending in official specifications checked |
A 22kW AC capability does not mean an ordinary household connection will deliver 22kW. Charger equipment, available electrical supply and installation limits determine the actual result. Our introductory EV charging guide covers those practical differences, while our public charging network overview helps put fast-charger availability into an Australian context.
Four motors and a different kind of driver engagement
The Luce’s 772kW maximum is available in Launch Control. Ferrari quotes 1050cv alongside it; cv is metric horsepower, not kilowatts. Its separate Performance-mode rating is 725kW, so not every driving mode provides the headline maximum.
Four independently controlled motors allow torque management across both axles. Rear-wheel steering and active suspension help manage a substantial car: it measures 5026mm long and 1999mm wide excluding mirrors. The official kerb-weight figure is 2260kg, with an optional-equipment footnote.
The interesting question is not merely how quickly it accelerates, but how Ferrari makes that acceleration engaging. Steering-wheel paddles adjust available torque and regenerative braking rather than selecting conventional gear ratios. The sound system captures and amplifies real electromechanical axle vibrations instead of supplying an imitation combustion soundtrack.
These are Ferrari’s engineering choices, not proof that every driver will prefer them. The Audi S e-tron GT rundown offers useful reading on another electric performance car where chassis behaviour matters alongside power.
What the prototype reviews and cabin reveal tell us
There is genuine driving coverage, but it needs its context. CarExpert’s Angus MacKenzie drove a near-production prototype at Balocco in Italy. He described light, athletic changes of direction, linear steering with excellent feedback and an impressively comfortable ride despite the large wheels.
He also reported generally seamless blending of regenerative and mechanical braking, while noting audible brake engagement at low speed and changes in braking feel as the brakes heated. Software and some suspension calibration were still being adjusted. Those observations are encouraging, not a final verdict on an Australian customer car. evee has not road-tested the Luce.
The cabin is another major departure. LoveFrom’s Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson worked with Ferrari on the design. Physical switches and dials sit alongside digital displays, while the instrument binnacle moves with the steering wheel. A Gorilla Glass key with an E Ink display docks into the centre console.
After sitting inside the Sydney preview car, Man of Many praised the tactile controls. That was a static first look, not a local road test or an audio-system assessment. The five-seat layout, rear-hinged rear doors and 597-litre boot suggest genuine touring potential, but local owners will still need to assess access, visibility and luggage fit for themselves.
Try electric driving before making the leap
The Luce is an exceptional purchase, but the ownership questions are familiar: can you charge where you park, how does regenerative braking feel, and what happens on your usual longer journey? These questions matter across the market, including the recently covered Haval Jolion Max EV launch, where final local specifications also deserve scrutiny.
Spending time in an available EV is a practical way to answer them. An extended drive can reveal cabin comfort, charging routines and the difference between impressive specifications and a car that fits your life. Our guide to an extensive Tesla test drive explains the value of looking beyond a short showroom loop.
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