Ferrari’s first fully electtric model, the Elettrica, utilises a structural battery pack, making the large-capacity 122kWh unit an integral part of the chassis rather than a separate component mounted beneath the floor.

This approach aligns with Ferrari’s philosophy for electrification, which focuses on achieving optimal rigidity, weight distribution and driver control.

In most electric vehicles (EVs), the battery sits in a frame that is bolted to the body, but in the Elettrica it is built directly into the aluminium structure and attached at 20 points that connect it to the car’s load paths.

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Ferrari claims the design enhances overall stiffness while lowering the centre of gravity by approximately 80mm compared to an equivalent internal-combustion model.

About 85 per cent of the battery’s weight is located under the floor, with the remaining modules positioned behind the seats to keep mass centralised and the wheelbase short. The resulting front-to-rear weight distribution is 47 to 53 per cent.

The battery uses a dual-shell aluminium housing with integrated cooling plates. This thin shell forms part of the chassis, contributing to overall torsional rigidity. The base incorporates energy-absorbing gaps to protect against impacts from below, while side structures between the cells and sills act as crumple zones.

Cells are suspended from the floor to reduce exposure to impact, while cooling lines are routed through the side gaps to assist thermal management and maintain low weight.