One of the most influential devices ever created is the Apple iPhone, and its designer Jony Ive has now stepped into the automobile space with Ferrari’s first EV. Called Luce, meaning “light source” in Italian, it marks Ferrari’s debut electric car, with both exterior and interior design handled by Jony Ive’s design firm.
The interior has been revealed and clearly reflects an iPhone-inspired design philosophy, especially in materials, though it does not rely entirely on touchscreens as one might expect. The Ferrari Luce uses anodised aluminium and glass elements, giving it a distinct yet premium appearance. The instrument cluster features ultra-thin screens, but the display layout blends analogue styling, while the steering wheel retains Ferrari’s traditional design cues.
Jony Ive, known for shaping the iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Apple Watch, has created an interior that feels unlike any previous Ferrari, bringing in an Apple-like minimalist aesthetic. Similar to an iPad, the central touchscreen is movable, but physical buttons have been retained, ensuring the focus is not solely on screens. The touchscreen can be adjusted using a central bar mechanism, a feature not seen in other cars.
The interior will also feature premium leather finishes. The first electric Ferrari is expected to produce around 1000 bhp and will include an engineered sound profile to preserve Ferrari’s signature driving emotion, as sound remains a core part of the Ferrari experience.
Jony Ive, the designer behind the Apple iPhone, led the design for Ferrari's first electric car, Luce, through his design firm.
The interior design of the Ferrari Luce is inspired by the iPhone, focusing on materials like anodised aluminium and glass, with an Apple-like minimalist aesthetic.
No, the Ferrari Luce's interior features ultra-thin screens and a movable central touchscreen, but it also retains physical buttons and analogue styling for the instrument cluster.
The Ferrari Luce's interior utilizes premium leather, anodised aluminium, and glass elements, reflecting an iPhone-inspired design philosophy.
