Ferrari builds 1.3-mile e-vortex track for quiet EV testing and car development

Ferrari’s new e-vortex track joins the legendary Fiorano test circuit as the brand prepares for an electrified future.

Nestled just outside Maranello, the facility marks a major step toward developing next-generation EVs in a controlled, purpose-built environment.

Designed for precision and speed, the e-vortex track will serve as as the carmaker’s proving ground for everything from battery efficiency to chassis tuning.

Here’s how the new addition fits into the Prancing Horse’s long tradition of performance testing.

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The new e-vortex track will keep future projects under wraps

The Ferrari e-vortex track was completed in just four months, sitting adjacent to the iconic Fiorano circuit.

Measuring roughly 1.3 miles, it includes two banked curves, a long straight, and a variety of handling-focused sections to simulate real-world driving dynamics.

Spanning around 9 acres, the circuit was engineered to help Ferrari test electric and hybrid prototypes in quieter, more controlled conditions.

According to Ferrari, the e-vortex track allows engineers to transition testing away from public roads, improving efficiency and reducing disruption around Maranello.

Having everything on-site means faster data collection, immediate troubleshooting, and less reliance on traffic-heavy routes where prototypes often attract unwanted attention.

For the company’s tight-lipped development process, that’s a big win.

It also means fewer spy shots of camouflaged Ferraris cruising the Italian countryside.

This is perhaps disappointing for fans, but essential for keeping future projects under wraps.

The iconic Fiorano circuit will not be replaced

Still, even as Ferrari embraces this new electric-focused testing ground, Fiorano remains the brand’s spiritual and developmental heart.

Established in 1972 by Enzo Ferrari himself, the Fiorano circuit has been the birthplace of nearly every modern Ferrari, from the 288 GTO to the new 849 Testarossa.

Spanning 1.86 miles, the test circuit was designed specifically to mimic the world’s most demanding circuits, allowing Ferrari’s engineers and F1 drivers to fine-tune everything from aerodynamics to suspension setups.

Fiorano has seen decades of innovation, and its layout remains a critical part of every Ferrari’s DNA.

The company is quite clear on its stand: the e-vortex track is meant to complement Fiorano, not replace it.

Together, the two circuits form a dual-lane future for Ferrari development: one honoring pure combustion heritage, the other charting a course into the electric era.

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