Ferrari’s electric supercar sounds like a guitar as EV innovations accelerate worldwide

Ferrari has officially unveiled details of its first-ever electric supercar,, and it’s unlike anything the Italian marque has built before. The Elettrica, set for launch in 2026, is designed to sound like an electric guitar, blending performance, emotion, and innovation in a way only Ferrari could.

The new EV will deliver up to 735 kilowatts (986 horsepower) and sprint from 0–60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Each wheel is powered by its own motor, allowing independent torque control for precision handling. But the real magic lies in its sound system. Ferrari says the Elettrica’s rear motors will have their frequencies “amplified and projected into the surroundings” through a unique accelerometer, giving drivers an emotional connection reminiscent of a roaring engine.

The launch underscores Ferrari’s determination to maintain its identity in an electric age, even as traditional engine sounds fade away. The Maranello brand has already pledged that by 2030, 60% of its lineup will be either hybrid or fully electric.

Meanwhile, the broader EV market continues to charge ahead with major developments this week.

In the U.S., Chevrolet’s Equinox EV has surged past Ford to become the best-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle, moving over 25,000 units in Q3 2025 and nearly 53,000 so far this year. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E trails with 42,000 sales, while Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 remains close behind. The figures signal growing consumer confidence in mid-range EVs with affordable pricing and reliable performance.

Across the Atlantic, Renault is shaking up the European market with its upcoming all-electric Twingo, expected to launch in November. Priced around €17,000 (about $18,200), the compact EV targets mass-market adoption and directly challenges the popular BYD Dolphin. The model uses lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, a cheaper, safer alternative that reduces dependency on rare earth materials.

Charging anxiety, one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption, may also soon ease. The Chargeway app has introduced real-time pricing transparency across more than 85,000 public charging stations in the U.S. Drivers can now see live costs, availability, and charging speeds across 500+ networks, giving them more control over when and where to charge.

And in Baltimore, a groundbreaking pilot project is changing the way EVs interact with the power grid. In partnership with Ford and Sunrun, homeowners using the F-150 Lightning are selling excess energy back to the grid, earning up to $1,000 during trial periods. Each truck battery stores 10 times the capacity of a Tesla Powerwall, making it a small power station on wheels.

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