Ferrari Luce EV has completely reinvented how windshield wipers work as part of its striking design
Published on May 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on May 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The Ferrari Luce EV has been making headlines all over the world and for good reason – but its windshield wipers have generally gone unnoticed.
It sounds absurd on the face of it; who is going to pay attention to windshield wipers when Ferrari reveals its first fully electric car?
But it is significant, because Ferrari’s designers had to completely rethink how the car stores and uses wipers.
Why was this necessary? What was it about the Luce EV that necessitated this rethink?
Why the Ferrari Luce EV needed windshield wipers to be completely different
The anticipation for the Luce had been building for a while, with Ferrari dropping nuggets of information in the earlier months of this year, such as an explanation on the meaning of its name.
But at long last, it got its unofficial unveiling.
Designed by Sir Jony Ive, the man who designed the iPhone, the new Ferrari produces 1,050 PS (1036 hp) with a 122-kWh battery pack (with 329 miles of range) and powertrain that’s fully designed in house.
As Ferrari’s first foray into the world of electric cars, it was about as big a deal as you’d expect.
But with all the fanfare about the car’s performance capabilities, one detail has managed to mostly slip under the radar.
And that’s the windshield wipers, which sit upright when not in use.
That’s right – they’re leaning against the A-pillars as opposed to lying low like most cars.
This means that they sweep towards and away from each other, rather than in the same direction.
Why was this decision made?
The Drive reports that Ferrari took this design because the cowl is so low, leaving no gutter for the blades to lie in.
It might take some getting used to admittedly.
But let’s face it – nobody is going to turn this car away because of its windshield wipers.
Who knew there was so much to windshield wipers?
We take windshield wipers for granted, but they do serve an important purpose.
And there’s seemingly no shortage of stuff to learn about them.
For example, this mechanic had one tip that he’d live by forever, which is a guaranteed money saver.
And did you know there were 42 states where you could get ticketed if you forget to do one thing while driving with your wipers on?
Ferrari Luce EV Timeline
June 2022: Ferrari includes an all-electric vehicle in its strategic roadmap, originally planning a 2030 lineup composed of 40% fully electric vehicles, 40% hybrids, and 20% internal combustion engines (ICE).
October 2025: At Ferrari’s Capital Markets Day investor event at its headquarters in Maranello, Italy, the company formally introduces the architecture of its upcoming EV.
February 2026: Ferrari hosts an exclusive event in San Francisco, California, to unveil the vehicle’s interior concepts and user interface.
May 25, 2026: Ferrari officially takes the wraps off the completed car, naming it the Ferrari Luce (meaning ‘Light’ in Italian), at a global unveiling event in Rome.
May 26, 2026: Order books officially open globally.
Late 2026: Production models expected to go on sale as deliveries begin across Europe.
Spring 2027: Deliveries expected to begin across the Atlantic.
Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
