Why this quote from Ferrari about electric cars is unintentionally funny
Will Ferrari ever build electric sports cars? Sure, but the Italian brand will stick with the internal combustion engine at least until 2035, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna, who unintentionally makes a rather comical statement.
From 2035, the sale of new vehicles with petrol engines will be banned in Europe. Under pressure from the federal government, there will be an exemption for synthetic fuels, allowing Ferrari to continue to manufacture and sell petrol engines.
Electric Ferrari in two years
Nevertheless, it is known that Ferrari is also working on an all-electric supercar. The model is expected to be on the market in about two years. According to the manufacturer, the car should offer a “unique driving experience”.
The company from Maranello wants to become CO2-neutral within the next seven years. Electric models and hybrid vehicles will make up an increasing part of the delivery program, but the development of new fuel engines continues.
Ok, don’t laugh now…
They are “an essential part of the company’s history,” Benedetto Vigna told the BBC. He adds: “I don’t want to be arrogant and force a choice on our customers. The customer has to decide whether they want a petrol car, a hybrid or an electric car.”
Yes, Ferrari doesn’t want to be “arrogant”… Vigna probably doesn’t realize how funny that statement is. Because Ferrari is indeed arrogant. Always has been.
As an owner you are not allowed to do much
It is important for Vigna that customers can make their own decisions. Ferrari doesn’t want to impose anything on them. Except, of course, when customers ask for a pink car. That is rejected.
American buyers also get a contract that forbids them from selling their car again for a year. But Ferrari doesn’t want to impose anything on its customers…
Use your own car for self-promotion on Instagram. nope For the sake of clarity, this is also not permitted with your own car. Because then it’s lawyers who are after you.
Replacing the prancing horse on your Ferrari with a playful cat logo, as a well-known DJ did, is also unacceptable. Ferrari doesn’t want to force a choice on buyers, said Vigna?