Ferrari's Controversial Electric Car Luce Impresses in Early Test Drive

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Ferrari has developed the Luce, its first electric car, which has sparked debate among fans of the iconic Italian brand. WIRED had the opportunity to test drive a preproduction version of the vehicle. Despite the controversy surrounding the model, the experience proved remarkably surprising for the testers. The key question now is whether the Luce can win over traditional Ferrari enthusiasts who may be skeptical of an electric offering.

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