Ferrari’s First Electric Car Sparks Shocking Reactions: From Pope’s Test Drive to Scathing Criticism

Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, a strategic transition for the luxury manufacturer that has immediately triggered significant controversy regarding the car’s aesthetic direction.

The launch of the all-electric model has been met with a wave of negative reactions focusing on its visual design, leading to widespread criticism across various media outlets.

Reporting from hvg.hu indicates that the vehicle’s appearance has prompted a surge of meme nicknames from the public. The publication noted that the comparison of the car to a Ferrari Multipla—a reference to the historically polarizing Fiat Multipla—is among the milder descriptions being used to characterize the new design.

This sentiment is echoed by iPon, which described the first purely electric Ferrari as having taken a shocking form. Similarly, the outlet Vezess characterized the new model as very divisive.

The design choices have also drawn criticism in the context of global competition. According to Totalcar, some critiques of the vehicle are so severe that they suggest even Chinese automotive manufacturers, known for their rapid adoption and emulation of luxury trends, would not seek to copy the new Ferrari.

Amidst the debate over the car’s form, Vezess reported on the possibility that the Pope may have already tested the vehicle.

The introduction of electric propulsion marks a fundamental shift for the operations in Maranello. As noted by Prohardver, the transition to electric power is now a reality for the manufacturer, moving the brand away from its traditional reliance on internal combustion engines.