Ferrari Defends Its First Electric Car Amid Criticism From Followers

In a move to allay growing concerns, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has come out to vigorously defend the new Lucci electric car, which has sparked widespread controversy since it was officially unveiled in Rome last week. Social media platforms have seen sharp criticism of the Luchi's unconventional design, with fans of the Italian brand seeing the car as “lacking an authentic Ferrari spirit.” Some are steering the company toward phasing out the combustion engines that have characterized it for decades. In response to these criticisms, Vigna confirmed during a car event in the Italian city of Modena that the actual reactions from customers were completely different from what appeared on social media. He pointed out that the company offered the car to 1,600 customers during the launch ceremony, and has started receiving official purchase orders since last Wednesday. CEO Description of Response "Exceptional", confirming the arrival of bank transfers from eager buyers to acquire the car, which starts at 550,000 euros. He added that the official numbers of orders will be announced with the results of the second quarter next July. Vigna strongly rejected any comparisons linking Luqi to rival electric cars, especially Chinese models, stressing its uniqueness in design, performance and technologies. He stressed that the new car is an addition to the Ferrari lineup It is not a substitute for traditional models, justifying the high price with the advanced technologies it contains. On the financial markets, Ferrari shares saw a sharp decline of 8% following the announcement, before rebalancing and rebounding in subsequent trading sessions, amid investors' anticipation of the future of the Italian brand in the era of electric mobility.