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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Ferrari said the one-off Luce set a world record for a new car sold at auction, with all proceeds funding education projects.

  • Ferrari's first production Luce Chassis 0 sold for $40,000,000 at RM Sotheby's during Monterey Car Week in California, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold at auction.
  • All proceeds from the auction support educational initiatives through The Ferrari Foundation, with the vehicle finished in bespoke Madreperla Semi-Gloss paint by Ferrari's ultra-exclusive Tailor Made division.
  • Powered by a dual-motor setup producing 1,036 horsepower, the Luce features custom Grigio Corvara trim, Perla Le Mans leather, and dedicated wheels measuring 23 inches up front and 24 inches out back.
  • This sale surpasses the $26 million record set by the Ferrari Daytona SP3 Tailor Made in 2025, marking a major milestone for the brand's first electric vehicle at auction.
  • Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 in Maranello, Italy, pending required documentation and title work at an authorized Ferrari dealership for the winning bidder.
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An exclusive version of Luce, Ferrari's first electric car, was sold for $40 million at a charity auction.

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Ferrari's first electric car sparked a storm of criticism when it was unveiled. Now the first example has set a record at auction, while the maligned model surprises on several fronts.

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