Ferrari's electric car is dividing fans who say it doesn't look like a Ferrari

Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, has drawn criticism since its unveiling last month, with detractors saying it does not look like a traditional Ferrari. The automaker defended the controversial design and said customers need time to “digest” the car. Priced at $626,000, the four-door, five-seat Luce represents a major shift from Ferrari’s usual low-slung, gasoline-powered sports cars. The unconventional styling has reportedly been influenced by former Apple designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson, prompting online mockery and comparisons to household appliances. Speaking at a tech event in Milan, Gianmaria Fulgenzi, Ferrari’s Chief Product Development Officer, said unfamiliar designs require visibility and acceptance over time. Ferrari also denied reports that buyers must purchase the Luce to access other limited-edition models. The Luce features four electric motors producing 1,050 horsepower, with a top speed of 193 mph and a 62 mph acceleration time of 2.5 seconds, and Ferrari says the driving experience remains central to the brand.