Ferrari’s Maranello facility has recently garnered attention from car enthusiasts due to sightings indicating the benchmarking of a Tesla Model S Plaid at the renowned Italian automaker’s headquarters. The presence of the all-electric performance sedan at Maranello suggests potential advancements in Ferrari’s electric vehicle (EV) program, sparking excitement within the automotive community.
Videos capturing the Model S Plaid’s presence at the Prancing Horse’s facility surfaced on social media platforms like Instagram, generating buzz among enthusiasts. Notably, the Model S Plaid observed at Maranello featured standard 19″ wheels, a detail of interest considering Ferrari’s historic emphasis on performance. However, this choice may also signify the supercar manufacturer’s exploration of the flagship Tesla’s efficiency metrics.
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‼️ Ferrari testing a Model S Plaid at their Maranello factory in Italy!
Oh, Ferrari, what are you doing? A new video from outside the Prancing Horse’s Maranello factory shows what looks to be employees from the Italian supercar maker testing a @Tesla Model S Plaid.
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— Brian Basson (@BassonBrain) February 6, 2024
Despite potential reservations among fervent Ferrari enthusiasts regarding electric vehicles, the company itself appears to be embracing the evolving landscape. Reports from autoevolution indicate Ferrari’s ongoing development of its own electric vehicle, initially slated for a 2023 debut but subsequently rescheduled for 2025.
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Ferrari’s strategic preparations for its EV venture are evidenced by references in its 2023 presentation to an “inauguration” of an “e-building.” Anticipation surrounds the facility, with expectations suggesting the inclusion of a battery research and development center crucial to Ferrari’s electric vehicle endeavors.
Ferrari haciendo pruebas con un Tesla Model S en Maranello.
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— Jorge Romero López (@JorgeRomero_92) February 5, 2024
Interestingly, Ferrari is not alone among supercar manufacturers in benchmarking Tesla vehicles. Last year, Lamborghini was spotted benchmarking a Tesla Model X on public roads. This observation aligns with Lamborghini’s unveiling of the Lanzador, slated to be the marque’s first all-electric car. Anticipated to enter production around 2028, the Lanzador boasts dual motor all-electric propulsion, SUV-like body styling, 2+2 seating configuration, and substantial ground clearance.
These developments underscore the shifting dynamics within the high-performance automotive sector as traditional manufacturers adapt to the growing prominence of electric mobility, signaling a potential evolution in the future of iconic automotive brands.
