Kana Inagaki, Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli, Arjun Neil Alim and Tina HuUpdated Jun 8, 2026 – 2.59pm, first published at 2.55pmLondon/Milan/Hong Kong/Beijing | For many loyal Ferrari collectors, the big question is not whether to splash out for its controversial new electric sports car — but whether doing so might put them in the pole position to buy more exclusive petrol-burning models later on.The streamlined Luce, the brainchild of former Apple designer Jony Ive, triggered an uproar on social media and was rebuked by Italian politicians and former executives.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Ferrari diehards debate whether buying its first EV is test of loyalty
Fans have bought lower-range models in the past as a way to gain better access to more exclusive supercars later. Does buying the Luce offer the same privilege?
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