Words: Andrew Sluys
Published 4 June 2026
Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV will likely become the first vehicle from the Italian marque to be independently crash tested by Euro NCAP.
When speaking to the media at the launch event in Rome, a Ferrari executive confirmed to the media that Euro NCAP “is part of our performance target.”
Though this statement doesn’t commit the Luce to getting crashed by Euro NCAP, it’s the first time Ferrari has considered it publicly.
If Euro NCAP does test the Luce, it will be the most expensive car to ever partake in the programme.
At around $1 million NZD, the Luce is incredibly expensive, even by Ferrari standards, as it’s usually the special edition cars that are in the seven-figure region.
For Euro NCAP testing, Ferrari would have to supply four Luce vehicles in total, which will all be destroyed in the name of science.
Historically, sports cars rarely go through safety testing procedures, as their low volume reproduction rarely makes it worth the hassle.
Adding to this, independent safety testing isn’t mandated by any governments, so the cars are able to go on sale without any sort of assessment.
This is where the Luce differs from every other vehicle Ferrari has ever produced, it isn’t a crazy performance car chasing lap times, it is an everyday family SUV.
It’s the first Ferrari to feature seating for five occupants, and comes with ISOFIX mounting points for children’s seats.
Considering Ferrari is marketing it as a vehicle to carry the whole family, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it undertake these tests.
