Ferrari Hybrid Cars:
Every Hybrid Model, Explained

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A Ferrari hybrid is a road car that pairs a Ferrari combustion engine with one or more electric motors to increase power, sharpen throttle response and, on turbocharged models, remove lag. Ferrari has built hybrids since the LaFerrari in 2013, and every mid-engine Ferrari sold today is electrified.

Ferrari has produced thirteen distinct hybrid variants across five model families. Below is every one of them, in order of debut.

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Every Ferrari Hybrid Model

Model Powertrain Output
LaFerrari2013–2016 · 499 units · Collector market 6.3L V12 + HY-KERS MotorRear-Wheel Drive 950 hp
LaFerrari Aperta2016 · 210 units · Collector market 6.3L V12 + HY-KERS MotorRear-Wheel Drive 950 hp
SF90 Stradale2019–2025 · Pre-owned only 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 986 hp
SF90 Spider2020–2025 · Pre-owned only 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 986 hp
296 GTB2021–present · In production 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 1 MotorRear-Wheel Drive 819 hp
296 GTS2022–present · In production 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 1 MotorRear-Wheel Drive 819 hp
SF90 XX Stradale2023–2025 · 799 units · Sold out 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 1,016 hp
SF90 XX Spider2023–2025 · 599 units · Sold out 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 1,016 hp
Ferrari F802025–2027 · 799 units · Sold out 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 1,184 hp
296 Speciale2025–present · Limited run 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 1 MotorRear-Wheel Drive 868 hp
296 Speciale A2025–present · Limited run 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 1 MotorRear-Wheel Drive 868 hp
849 Testarossa2026–present · Deliveries late 2026 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 1,036 hp
849 Testarossa Spider2026–present · Deliveries 2027 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 Motorse4WD All-Wheel Drive 1,036 hp

Model by Model

  1. 2013
    The First Hybrid LaFerrari

    F1-derived HY-KERS paired with a 6.3L V12 for 950 hp. 499 coupes, plus 210 Aperta convertibles.

  2. 2019
    The First Plug-In SF90 Stradale

    Introduced plug-in architecture and electrified all-wheel drive, and was the first Ferrari to reach 1,000 cv.

  3. 2021
    The First V6 296 GTB

    A shorter, lighter, rear-drive hybrid built around a 120-degree twin-turbo V6. The high-revving engine earned it the “piccolo V12” nickname.

  4. 2025
    The Current Hypercar Ferrari F80

    A 499P-derived V6 and three motors make 1,184 hp, more than any V12 Ferrari built. All 799 sold out before the reveal.

How Ferrari Hybrid Technology Works

System What It Does
Torque Infill Electric motors supply torque before the turbos spool, removing lag.
Energy Recuperation Braking energy is captured and redeployed as power.
e4WD Front electric motors add traction and torque vectoring.
eManettino Switches the system between eDrive, Hybrid, Performance and Qualify.

Performance first, efficiency second. Ferrari adopted these systems because they make the cars faster and more responsive. Better fuel economy is a side effect, not the goal.

It came from racing. The road-car systems descend from Formula 1 KERS, and the F80’s V6 comes from the 499P Le Mans Hypercar that won at Le Mans in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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The Ferrari 849 Testarossa

The 849 Testarossa succeeds the SF90 as Ferrari’s series-production hybrid flagship, rebuilding the plug-in system around a reworked 4.0L twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors.

Performance Category Ferrari 849 Testarossa
Engine 4.0L twin-turbo V8
Electric Motors Three electric motors
Combined Output 1,036 hp
Drivetrain Intelligent e4WD all-wheel drive
0–60 MPH Under 2.3 seconds
Top Speed Over 205 mph

A Spider variant follows the coupe. Allocations are limited — speak with our team about availability.

What Comes Next

Ferrari’s hybrid development continues along three lines: lighter high-voltage batteries, more sophisticated torque vectoring, and platforms shared with the brand’s first electric models. The Ferrari Luce marks the fully electric step, but hybrid V6, V8 and V12 powertrains remain central to the range rather than being phased out.

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FAQs About Ferrari Hybrid Technology

Thirteen Ferrari variants are hybrid: the LaFerrari, LaFerrari Aperta, SF90 Stradale, SF90 Spider, SF90 XX Stradale, SF90 XX Spider, 296 GTB, 296 GTS, 296 Speciale, 296 Speciale A, F80, 849 Testarossa and 849 Testarossa Spider.

No. The Purosangue uses a 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 with no electric assistance.

No. The Roma and Roma Spider use a 3.9L twin-turbo V8, as does the Amalfi that replaced them.

No. The 12Cilindri and 12Cilindri Spider use a 6.5L naturally aspirated V12.

No. Both used twin-turbo V8s with no electrification.

Yes. Ferrari hybrid systems recover energy during braking and can also recharge the battery while driving in Performance or Qualify modes.

Yes. eDrive mode allows short all-electric driving, generally 7 to 15 miles depending on model.

Yes. The Ferrari Luce is the brand’s first fully electric model, developed alongside the hybrid range rather than replacing it.

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