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Ferrari Is Preparing Its First Electric Car – Its Price Is Expected To Be Staggering 

At least 500 thousand euros. That’s how much Ferrari’s first electric car will cost. The luxury brand is preparing to open a new factory that will increase production significantly.

KEY FACTS

  • Sources of the “Reuters” agency indicate that the price of the electric car of the premium class is not yet known. It does not include features and personal items, which usually add 15-20%.
  • However, the price is certainly much higher than the average selling price of a Ferrari in the first quarter of this year, which is around 350,000 euros. 
  • The electric car will certainly be significantly more expensive than those of the competitors in the premium sector. By comparison, the price of Porsche’s less exclusive Taycan electric car starts at around 100,000 euros.
  • The sources claim that Ferrari is also planning to open a factory in the luxury brand’s hometown of Maranello, northern Italy, where the model will be produced. It is estimated that this could increase the group’s production by up to a third.
  • Although electric cars are generally silent, Ferrari engineers are developing “sound signatures” that will mimic those produced by the famous internal combustion engines.

IMPORTANT QUOTE

“When we talk about luxury cars like ours, we’re talking about the emotion we’re able to deliver to our customer, so we’re not talking about functional cars like the other electric cars you see on the road,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Viña told CNBC.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

The sources indicate that a second electric car model under the Ferrari brand is also under development. The company predicts that by 2026, approximately 60% of the cars it offers will be electric or hybrid.

SURPRISING FACT

The luxury brand relies on its exclusivity and often the list of those who want to own a Ferrari is so long that the wait takes more than two years. Last year, Ferrari produced 13,221 cars, which is 18.5% more than in 2021. Demand still greatly exceeds supply.

Cyprus Hits Historic Tourism Peak As Overtourism Risks Mount

Record-Breaking Performance In Tourism

Cyprus’ tourism sector achieved unprecedented success in 2025 with record-breaking arrivals and revenues. According to Eurobank analyst Konstantinos Vrachimis, the island’s performance was underpinned by solid real income growth and enhanced market diversification.

Robust Growth In Arrivals And Revenues

Total tourist arrivals reached 4.5 million in 2025, rising 12.2% from 4 million in 2024, with momentum sustained through the final quarter. Tourism receipts for the January–November period climbed to €3.6 billion, marking a 15.3% year-on-year increase that exceeded inflation. The improvement was not driven by volume alone. Average expenditure per visitor increased by 4.6%, while daily spending rose by 9.2%, indicating stronger purchasing power and higher-value tourism activity.

Economic Impact And Diversification Of Source Markets

The stronger performance translated into tangible gains for the broader services economy, lifting real tourism-related income and overall sector turnover. Demand patterns are also shifting. While the United Kingdom remains Cyprus’ largest source market, its relative share has moderated as arrivals from Israel, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland have expanded. This gradual diversification reduces dependency on a single market and strengthens resilience against external shocks.

Enhanced Air Connectivity And Seasonal Dynamics

Air connectivity has improved markedly in 2025, with flight volumes expanding substantially compared to 2019. This expansion is driven by increased airline capacity, enhanced route coverage, and more frequent flights, supporting demand during shoulder seasons and reducing overreliance on peak-month flows. Seasonal patterns remain prominent, with arrivals building through the spring and peaking in summer, thereby bolstering employment, fiscal receipts, and corporate earnings across hospitality, transport, and retail sectors.

Structural Risks And Future Considerations

Despite strong headline figures, structural challenges remain. The European Commission’s EU Tourism Dashboard highlights tourism intensity, seasonality, and market concentration as key risk indicators. Cyprus records a high ratio of overnight stays relative to its resident population, signalling potential overtourism pressures. Continued reliance on a limited group of origin markets also exposes the sector to geopolitical uncertainty and sudden demand swings. Seasonal peaks place additional strain on infrastructure, housing availability, labour supply, and natural resources, particularly water.

Strategic Investment And Market Resilience

Vrachimis concludes that sustained growth will depend on targeted investment, product upgrading, and continued market diversification. Strengthening year-round offerings, improving infrastructure capacity, and promoting higher-value experiences can help balance demand while preserving long-term competitiveness. These measures are essential not only to manage overtourism risks but also to ensure tourism remains a stable pillar of Cyprus’ economic development.

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