Ferrari unveiled its first electric car (6 photos + 1 video)
The interior of the battery-powered Ferrari was designed by former iPhone designer Jony Ive, which explains the abundance of glass and aluminum. 
Ferrar has unveiled the interior of its first electric car, dubbed Luce (Italian for "light"). It features a minimalist design with elements from the 1980s: for example, the toggle switches and analog gauges found in the inexpensive 308 GTB are visible. However, all of these elements are actually Samsung LCD displays covered in chemically tempered Gorilla Glass. According to Wired, the interior was designed by LoveFrom, a firm founded by former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive. The new model will be fully unveiled in May.
The Luce's interior is crafted using glass, leather, and anodized aluminum. It features over 40 Corning glass elements, including not only the display on the center console but also the buttons. The console itself is hinged, allowing it to be swiveled from the driver to the passenger. It houses a display, which displays information about the supercar's electric motors and battery, as well as switches and buttons for the climate control system and seat ventilation. The upper right corner of the console is occupied by a smartwatch with a classic dial—a button can be pressed to switch it to stopwatch or compass mode.
The steering wheel is designed in a classic style: it has a compact round hub and thin metal spokes. Below them are blocks with physical buttons and rotary switches. The left cluster controls the cruise control and electric motor modes (Range, Tour, and Perfo - Performance). The right cluster houses the familiar Ferrari Manettino switch with modes for different road conditions (Ice, Wet, Dry, Sport, CST-Off), a suspension preset button, and a windshield wiper switch.
Behind the steering wheel is a rectangular instrument panel with round LCD screens mimicking an analog tachometer, speedometer, and G-force gauge.
The central tunnel features a sleek design with cupholders, window controls, and a miniature transmission selector. To the left of it is the key compartment. The key itself has a unique appearance: its surface is made of glass, and the front bears a glowing Ferrari emblem. When placed on the compartment, the yellow backlight goes out, and a matching light on the selector illuminates.
Another key feature is the MagSafe system (like the iPhone). It securely attaches the key to the keypad and prevents it from falling out.
The rear wall of the dividing tunnel features air vents and an additional control panel with a display for second-row passengers. This confirms that the Maranello company's first electric car will be a four-seater.
Ferrari noted that the interior concept implemented in the Luce will be extended to other Ferrari models in the coming years.
Some technical specifications of the electric supercar were revealed last October. It will be equipped with four motors with a total output of over 1,000 hp (in boost mode). Weighing 2.3 tons, the new car will be able to accelerate to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 310 km/h. A 122 kWh battery will provide a range of 530 kilometers, and the Luce will feature rear-axle steering. The model's design has not yet been revealed; the company only showed renderings of the chassis.
