Ferrari's First EV Gets Pope Leo's Blessing, but Everyone Else Hates It

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The public is polarized over Ferrari's first-ever electric vehicle, Luce, which got a design transformation with the help of Jony Ive.

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The first fully electric sports car from Ferrari, the Luce, has arrived, several years after its announcement. The 2027 Ferrari Luce has a base price of 550,000 euros (equivalent to about $640,000). And people have very strong opinions about it.

The Luce, which translates as "light," has four doors and is Ferrari's first five-seater. The appearance is a major departure from Ferrari's signature styling, with a glass-and-aluminum design that might remind you of iconic Apple products. The firm LoveFrom, led by former Apple designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson, was enlisted to develop Luce's aesthetic.

The new style has sparked a digital firestorm, with many calling the look disappointing or downright ugly.

Though you won't yet find reviews of what it's like to drive...

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