Ferrari go Electric but Lamborghini stall in the EV performance electric car lease race

The EV performance electric car lease race - Ferrari go Electric but Lamborghini stall 

Built for pure performance, precision and sports-car experience the new Ferrari Electtrica is now official. Designed in-house by the Ferrari engineering team the rumoured all-electric supercar is now a firm feature on the Ferrari website, as it looks to join a growing BEV market in UK and Europe.

Having hybrid and plug-in hybrid models for sale did suggest that the Italian powerhouse would be bringing a battery-propelled option once the team were comfortable that the technology and infrastructure were right.

Unlike many other more affordable car brands, the propensity to damage the reputation and image essentially made Ferrari more conservative. While other luxury brands, like Porsche and Lotus, have been busily creating and selling sports-cars in BEV format, patience has been the prerogative.

This month (October 2025) the group officially confirmed the name of the product - the FERRARI ELETTRICA - and revealed the intended build for this long-awaited vehicle. Constructed on dedicated EV architecture, the battery modules will be located between the front and rear axles, with 85% of them concentrated in the lowest point possible to ensure a lower centre of gravity and driving dynamics.

With the 3rd generation 48V drive suspension system, body control and dynamics have been well accounted for. With two electric axles which house a pair of synchronous magnet engines and Halbach array rotors (courtesy of the F1 tech), some impressive power density is achieved.

The Maranello team have produced the batteries to the highest of standards, with incredible energy density which comes with an impressive cooling system too. Producing a maximum output of 620kW, this will be blisteringly quick in the Performance Launch mode.

The team are not immune to the demands of the EV market and with their batteries able to charge at 300kW peak power, convenience has not been understated.

The “sound” of a Ferrari will not be emulated in the new Elettrica, with the team instead deciding to create a brand new output to reflect the new concept; created in-house and delivered via a sophisticated control system, this is purported to be an impressive facet. Other key points include the active suspension, torque shift engagement and tyres, which have been designed and created to provide the true Ferrari experience.

PERFORMANCE

•  0-100 km/h 2.5 s
•  Top speed 310 km/h
•  Power >1000 cv in boost mode
•  Range >530 km

•  Wheelbase 2960 mm
•  Weight circa 2300 kg

•  No. Of cells 210 (15 modules with 14 cells)
•  Total power density 195 Wh/kg
•  Cell power density 305 Wh/kg
•  Gross capacity 122 kWh
•  Maximum voltage 880 V
•  Maximum recharge power 350 kW 

 For more technical details on the new electric Ferrari or head to dedicated Ferrari Electric car lease deals section The vehicle is expected to go on sale in the UK in March 2026 with deliveries expected to happen in October 2026.

While the UK’s luxury electric leasing market will be eagerly expecting the competitors, like Lamborghini, to introduce an equally exciting and competitive BEV option the BBC are now suggesting that this might not be the case . Speaking to the news outlet, their boss Mr Stephan Winkelman has suggested that the sound of their combustion engines, and the emotions they invoke, are perhaps what is more important to the brand.

While the upcoming Lanzador has been confirmed as plug-in hybrid (PHEV), there is still no decision on whether this will become an all-electric option too. While noting the environmental responsibilities, the group’s senior is saying that as a low-volume manufacturer the actions on fuel choices are limited with this in mind.

With the group already creating PHEV supercars in the form of the Urus SUV, Temerario and Revuelto, plans to fully electrify the Urus for 2029 have even placed on hold until 2035. The key concern for Lamborghini is the waning interest in the high-end and luxury car market.

There is a belief that this has perhaps peaked and is now in its decadency, meaning that the internal combustion engine will be the paramount function for the VWFS-owned luxury car producer. So while our website is ready for the next Lamborghini EV  we may be waiting a while for the deals to arise.

The push towards more luxury and performance-led EV driving is perhaps being guided more so by the company car market who continue to enjoy significant tax advantages for zero-emission vehicles.

When you are looking to spend upwards of £100,00 to £150,000 on a performance car, you need to ensure this is suitable for your needs and requirements. With RVs and long-term values under threat, the risk to many personal customers is that buying a battery vehicle could leave them out of pocket if the market doesn’t accommodate that vehicle.

For senior directors and business owners, the same considerations still apply where they need to balance the tax savings against any future losses if the vehicle fails to hit their expectations. With contract hire, this is less of an issue as the vehicle can be operated for 2 - 4 years and essentially be returned at contract cessation.

None of the risks associated with a purchase are present for this type of lease. However, for a personal lease customer, there just isn’t the same tax benefits in the case of a business lease / salary sacrifice arrangement. This partially explains the limitation on the luxury and supercar EV market.

However, with the strength of Ferrari now behind this movement, could we see more customers going electric in 2025 and beyond?