Ferrari’s first EV ‘Luce’ uses classic aviation style dials and physical controls for easy access and improved practicality.
At a recent press event in San Francisco, Ferrari unveiled the cockpit section of its first EV called ‘Luce’. The full reveal of the car and interior is expected in May later this year. Created in collaboration with design legend Jony Ive (ex-Apple design chief) and his team at LoveFrom, the eye-catching cockpit blends retro Ferrari vibes with cutting-edge EV technology. Let’s see the details.
a highly tactile steering wheel
This masterpiece takes inspiration from the three-spoke wooden finish steering wheel seen with Ferrari cars of the 1950s and 1960s. In its modern form, the steering wheel is made entirely of recycled aluminum alloy. It’s lightweight and has a classy, premium feel. The steering wheel has two triangular pods with aviation-style controls.
On the left, users can select the rotary switch to choose driving modes of Range, Tour and Performance. On the right, a red manettino can be used to select chassis configuration modes of Ice, Wet, Dry, Sport and ESC Off. Damping and wiper controls are also provided.
Recent patents filed by Ferrari indicate that the Luce EV could allow users to adjust power distribution to individual wheels. The Prancing Horse symbol may get an illuminated transparent section, which can be used to display alerts and notifications.
Analog style advanced instrument dial
The Ferrari Luce features a 12.5-inch instrument binnacle with aviation-style dials. Installed directly on the steering column, the dials ensure easy information access without any distraction. The dial utilizes advanced technology including an exclusive Samsung OLED display. The large central dial displays the speed with a physical needle as well as a digital readout. At the bottom, users can see the remaining battery and available range.
On the left, a small dial shows power/regen percentage. There’s also a small dial on the right side, with readouts like tire pressure and G force. The top OLED layer is illuminable and can be used to display warnings, navigation or shift assist.
Infotainment and center console
On the right side of the instrument panel is a 10.12-inch infotainment screen, which is mounted on a ball-and-socket joint. It comes with a palm rest, making it easier for users to operate the various control buttons. The top portion of the infotainment screen displays a chronograph, clock, compass, and launch control information. The compact infotainment screen is a stark contrast to the larger displays found in most modern cars today.
The center console of the Luce also looks beautiful with its distinctive glass gear shifter (strong Gorilla Glass). Another interesting technology is E-Ink, which glows when the glass-aluminum key is plugged into the magnetic dock on the center console.
As is clear from the images, the interior of the Ferrari Luce is a bold retake of what an EV cockpit could be like. It is an exciting blend of technology, design talent and practicality. With the Luce, Ferrari has found an ideal way to combine tradition with technology in the age of electrification.
