[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-patent-hints-at-new-electric-supercar\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-patent-hints-at-new-electric-supercar\/","headline":"Ferrari Patent Hints At New Electric Supercar","name":"Ferrari Patent Hints At New Electric Supercar","description":"Looks like Ferrari will continue to develop their electric tech. Could an EV Ferrari be in the works? Although Ferrari are willing to make hybrid supercars, the company has famously been against making a full-electric model for a while. However, a new Ferrari patent has enthusiasts all revved up over the potential of a new electric Ferrari that could one day grace the mythical production plants of Maranello where the prancing horses are created. The patent shows a four-motor design […]","datePublished":"2020-02-18","dateModified":"2020-02-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ferrari-Patent-Hints-At-New-Electric-Supercar-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ferrari-Patent-Hints-At-New-Electric-Supercar-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-patent-hints-at-new-electric-supercar\/","about":["ELECTRIC CARS","ELECTRIC SUPERCARS","Ferrari","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":640,"keywords":["Electric Ferrari","ferrari","Ferrari EV"],"articleBody":"Looks like Ferrari will continue to develop their electric tech. Could an EV Ferrari be in the works?Although Ferrari are willing to make hybrid supercars, the company has famously been against making a full-electric model for a while. However, a new Ferrari patent has enthusiasts all revved up over the potential of a new electric Ferrari that could one day grace the mythical production plants of Maranello where the prancing horses are created. The patent shows a four-motor design with a3-speed gearbox, which is very intriguing, to say the least. In the past,Ferrari\u2019s hybrid LaFerrari and SF90 Stradale had one electric motor and threeelectric motors respectively, making this patent stand out as somethingcompletely new.Rimac have already been producing electric supercars that have four motors for years, with all of their mad creations having extremely quick acceleration and unbelievable horsepower figures. Could Ferrari be looking to compete with Rimac, or could this just be another hybrid?An electric motor at each wheel allows for thecar to decide how much power is sent to each corner of the car atlightning-quick speeds, which should make for some blistering track times. Andwith Ferrari\u2019s F8 Tributo showcasing the latest in e-diff technology, we\u2019reconfident that if Ferrari did decide to make this patent into a real car, itwould be the best there is. Furthermore, with electric cars lacking a conventional engine, the space that manufacturers can play with is totally different. Ferrari would be able to have full reign of the front and rear end, being able to make it into any shape they see best for optimum aerodynamics, style or most unlikely, practicality. But let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves becauseas we said, Ferrari are particularly stubborn when it comes to embracing the EVrevolution.In 2011, the chairman of Ferrari at the time,Luca di Montezemolo, said: “I don’t feel they represent an important stepforward for [fighting] pollution, CO2 and the environment.”.In 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show, FerrariChairman Sergio Marchionne said “With Ferrari, it’s almost an obsceneconcept\u201d and “You’d have to shoot me first.”. Ferrari’s chief technology officer, Michael Hugo Leiters, said at last year\u2019s Geneva Motor Show “We have to have a certain credibility” which can either mean \u201celectric car technology isn\u2019t up to standard yet\u201d or \u201celectric cars are beneath us\u201d, depending on how you want to interpret it. So it\u2019s fair to say, over the years, Ferrarihas not changed its tune when it comes to considering the idea of making an EVmodel, which is why this patent is very interesting indeed!The main reasons for the Italian automaker\u2019s objection to making an EV model are down to the technological limitations. Ferraris are high-performance cars and are run hard. They need to be built to withstand high-speed abuse as their driven full-throttle around tracks and launched over and over again. Current battery technology does not allow for this without the cells degrading at an unacceptable rate, meaning the car will need a replacement battery within a matter of years. Even the founder of electric supercar companyRimac, Mate Rimac, says there are limitations to electric performance cars.Rimac said at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show:“What is a big challenge is long-term performance, thermal limitations ofoverheating batteries and powertrains,” “So that’s something we are working really hard to solve and I think we can solve that but it’s a big, big challenge.”Out of 10, what do you think the likelihood isof this patent eventually materialising into a real, tangible electric Ferrarisupercar? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed this, why not read all about the new, all-electric Lotus Evija that can do 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ferrari Patent Hints At New Electric Supercar","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ferrari-patent-hints-at-new-electric-supercar\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]