Ferrari Wants To Charge Owners With $7,500 Yearly Battery Fee

Ferrari believes their clients are wealthy enough that it can offer a €7,000 (~$7,500) annual battery subscription. For this handsome sum, owners will benefit from an extended battery warranty and possibly a stronger resale value. How exactly will it work?

According to unnamed sources who are aware of the plans, the subscription will entitle owners to a battery replacement after eight years if they own a hybrid Ferrari, or its first EV set to premiere next year. The extended warranty also covers all defects related to the battery, providing owners with some added peace of mind.

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When owners opt for the annual battery subscription, a second battery pack replacement will automatically be scheduled for when the vehicle celebrates its 16^th birthday, Bloomberg reports.

As standard, new Ferrari models come with a standard three-year warranty, which is quite poor considering how expensive the brand’s models are. Hybrid models also have a three-year warranty, but the battery and related components are covered by a longer five-year warranty. Other car manufacturers offer their hybrids and EVs with eight-year battery warranties.

The battery subscription is thought to be an initiative from chief executive Benedetto Vigna aimed at building new revenue streams. In addition to the hope that it will benefit resale values, Ferrari believes the subscription will help convince customers to make the switch from pure-combustion models.

Over a period of eight years, Ferrari owners will pay an eye-watering €56,000 (~$60,000) for the battery subscription or €112,000 (~$120,000) over sixteen years. For most, that’s a staggering sum, but if you own a new Ferrari model, it’s probably just a drop in the ocean.