Ferrari Takes Care of Its Batteries and It’s Not Innocent

Ferrari has unveiled a warranty extension program entirely dedicated to its hybrid models… While waiting for the electric Supercar!

The challenge for Ferrari in guaranteeing the batteries of its electrified models goes far beyond a simple after-sales service operation. Cars bearing the Cavallino Rampante logo are objects of speculation, as evidenced by the outrageous prices reached by the F40 and F50, not to mention the record set by a 1962 250 / 330 GTO sold at auction for over 47 million euros. However, the extreme sophistication of the latest models has raised many concerns. A carburetor or a fuel tank is easier to replace than a high-voltage battery. More generally, an older car ages better than a modern machine because mechanical components are easier to maintain and preserve than anything related to electronics. A car only increases in value when it can still be driven, even in very exceptional circumstances. If it is to be displayed, a simple show car is more than enough. Ferrari has quickly understood that it must ensure its contemporary customers can keep their cars in good condition.

Maintaining to Keep the Flame Alive

Owners of the SF90 Stradale, SF90 Spider, SF90 XX Stradale, SF90 XX Spider, 296 GTB, and 296 GTS no longer need to worry about the lifespan of the high-voltage batteries in their hybrid jewels. Renewable packages lasting from two to four years can be activated by any official Ferrari dealership, regardless of the vehicle’s production year. Even cars that are no longer under the factory warranty, which covers the first three years of the car’s life, can activate the programs after a technical inspection by the Ferrari dealership staff.

Of course, all this comes at a cost, but if owners extend the warranty up to the eighth year, Ferrari will replace their high-voltage battery free of charge. The same operation will be offered on the occasion of the car’s 16th anniversary. The program assures customers that, in the event of future developments in battery technology, the replacement battery module will be a new state-of-the-art component that will ensure at least the same performance as the original component. Knowing Ferrari, it would be surprising if it weren’t significantly better.

The stakes for Ferrari go far beyond a simple after-sales service operation. Cars bearing the Cavallino Rampante logo are objects of speculation, as evidenced by the outrageous prices reached by the F40 and F50, not to mention the record set by a 1962 250 / 330 GTO sold at auction for over 47 million euros. However, the extreme sophistication of the latest models has raised concerns.

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