Italian luxury automaker Ferrari has launched a research facility focused on lithium cells and fast charging, according to a press release. The facility will conduct material analysis including on solid states, fast charging, thermal charging, cell safety, and performance. The E-Cells Lab is working in collaboration with the University of Bologna and all research will be shared with Ferrari’s technology partner Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP.

Ferrari is racing to put out its first fully electric supercar: The automaker’s factory for electric supercars will launch operations in June 2024, CEO Benedetto Vigna previously said. Ferrari plans to unveil its first fully electric vehicle in 4Q 2025, and battery-only and plug-in hybrid models will dominate the automaker’s portfolio during the second half of the decade.

McLaren’s hybrid supercar already landed in MENA: McLaren Dubai delivered its first Artura hybrid in the Middle East to a UAE-based entrepreneur and car enthusiast in April 2023.

China isn’t being left out in the cold: China’s BYD released the all-electric Yangwang U9 back in February boasting nearly 1.3k horsepower to compete directly with high-end sports car brands like Lamborghini and Ferrari. Equipped with four electric motors and all-wheel drive, it accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.3 seconds. The car costs about USD 230k.

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