No Plans for All-Electric Cars, Ferrari and Lamborghini Say
Ferrari and Lamborghini have sworn they have no plans to make an electric car, but we’re not sure if we believe them.
According to Automotive News Europe, both Ferrari and Lamborghini have confirmed neither have plans to develop a fully electric model anytime soon. Speaking at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferrari’s chief technology officer, Michael Leiters, says he cannot imagine a full-electric Ferrari model given the limitations of the technology right now. “There is a need for more time, more innovation to get the same performance, and, what’s even more challenging, to get the same driving pleasure that we have today,” Leiters told reporters. “Just think of the sound and things like that which are essential for us. For us the first step is hybridization.”
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Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali didn’t stray from Leiters’ statement: “I don’t see electric to be an immediate development in the super sports car segment, but hybridization for sure will come, in the next five years for sure,” said Domenicali.
Although it makes sense for brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini to shy away from all-electric vehicles, it’s hard to argue that the technology isn’t ready yet. There are quite a few electric hypercars already, albeit concepts or low-production models, that have impressed with fully electric powertrains. The problem is, Ferrari and Lamborghini have built their reputation on a certain “driving experience,” and part of that is the exotic sounding engines powering the machines.
[Source: Automotive News Europe]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Good job Lamborghini and Ferrari, fight the Green Communists who want everyone to drive an electric car.