The New Electric Ferrari - The Battery

The battery, entirely designed and assembled by Ferrari, has been integrated into the vehicle floor, lowering the center of gravity by 80 mm compared to an equivalent ICE model. The development of the vehicle center followed an integrated optimization approach, aiming to minimize the weight of the battery/chassis system and increase its stiffness. The cell distribution was studied to reduce inertia and lower the center of gravity, favoring a position behind the driver's seat. 85% of the module weight is located under the floor while the remaining portion is under the rear seat: a decision that allowed to shorten the wheelbase and reduce inertia to maximize driving pleasure under all conditions, achieving an optimal weight distribution of 47%-53%. The layout of the front seats was designed to ensure full habitability for rear passengers, and also allowed for the distribution of battery cells without compromising the vehicle's center of gravity. The driver's position was moved forward, redefining the layout of the passenger seats which are more reclined and provide a higher level of comfort on board. Weight reduction was pursued at a global structure level by moving some of the protection functions from the battery pack to the vehicle body. The frame itself takes on the task of protecting the cells, placed far from the most exposed areas to impacts. The gap between the cell and the side rail serves as a deformable zone to absorb energy, while also housing the cooling ducts.