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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.

Competition Authority Launches Comprehensive Review of ExxonMobil Cyprus Acquisition

Investigation Initiated Over Strategic Acquisition

The Competition Protection Authority has commenced a thorough investigation into the acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited’s share capital by Petrolina Holdings Public Ltd through Med Energywise Ltd. This inquiry was formally initiated following a session held on 10 September 2025, after an in-depth review of the pertinent report by the Authority’s Service.

Concerns Over Market Compatibility

Authorities have expressed serious concerns regarding the compatibility of the transaction with established competitive practices. The review indicates that the acquisition may affect several critical petroleum markets, both horizontally and vertically, thereby raising the potential for adverse impacts on market dynamics.

Horizontal Market Dynamics

On the horizontal front, potential effects have been identified in the import market for petroleum products, as well as in both wholesale and retail distribution channels of these products. The consolidation is believed to increase the risk of price rises and coordinated actions, given the direct competitive proximity between Petrolina and ExxonMobil.

Vertical and Adjacent Market Implications

Vertical aspects of the merger are also under close scrutiny. The new entity could restrict competitors’ access to critical infrastructure such as storage facilities, supply channels, and customer bases. These restrictions could further affect the onshore distribution of fuels, the wholesale market for lubricants, and specialized technical services connected with fuel station operations.

Local Market Considerations

Particular attention is being paid to the potential concentration in the retail fuel market. The investigation suggests that a reduced competitive landscape within a four-kilometer radius of the companies’ fuel stations could lead to diminished local competition, adversely impacting consumer prices and options.

Next Steps and Industry Impact

The Competition Protection Authority, which reached a unanimous decision to pursue a full investigation, remains open to submissions from parties that might be affected by this transaction, as mandated by current legislation. A final decision is expected within four months upon receipt of all necessary evidence, potentially setting a significant precedent for future market consolidation cases in the energy sector.

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