The chassis of the new Ferrari Elettrica has an extremely short wheelbase. Inspiration for the architecture came from mid/rear-engined berlinetta models, with a driving position that places the driver near the front wheels to offer the purest dynamic feedback while also facilitating accessibility and maximising comfort like on more GT-oriented models in the Ferrari range.
Opting for this layout brought significant engineering challenges, especially regarding energy absorption in the event of a crash, given the higher overall weight of an electric car. Ferrari chose an innovative solution: the front shock towers play a direct role in energy absorption during an impact, while the position of the front electric engines and inverter are designed to dissipate energy before it reaches the chassis nodes, maximising safety and preserving structural integrity.
In the central part of the chassis, the battery is integrated completely into the chassis and situated under the floorpan of the car. This design solution helped minimise the overall weight of the battery/chassis system and places the battery pack in the lowest possible position in the vehicle. The chassis also serves a structural protection function for the battery pack, which is placed within the chassis itself, with spaces between the modules and the sills, to ensure that the energy is absorbed completely by the sills in case of a side-on impact.
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