Bugatti Chiron Top Speed Explained: From Chiron to Chiron SS 300+
After 79 years of combustion engines, Ferrari has revealed its first EV a 1,000+ hp four-door grand tourer co-designed with Jony Ive.
On May 25, 2026, in Rome, Ferrari did something it had spent years insisting it would never do: it unveiled a fully electric production car. The Luce — Italian for “light” — is a four-door, five-seat grand tourer with four electric motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and a starting price of €550,000 (roughly $640,000). It marks the end of a 79-year run built entirely on internal combustion.
Bugatti Chiron: The Original Speed Monster
The standard Bugatti Chiron set the foundation for modern hypercar speed. Powered by the legendary Bugatti Chiron engine — an 8.0L quad-turbo W16 — it delivers explosive performance with unmatched refinement.
- Bugatti Chiron top speed: ~420 km/h [261 mph] (electronically limited)
- Bugatti Chiron 0–60 mph: ~2.4 seconds
Even at extreme velocity, the Bugatti Chiron acceleration feels smooth, controlled, and endlessly powerful, making its high speed experience unlike anything else on the road.
Bugatti Chiron Sport: Sharper, Faster, More Focused
The Chiron Sport takes the same insane power and adds improved handling and weight reduction. While the chiron speed figures remain similar, the driving feel becomes more aggressive and precise.
- Chiron Sport top speed: ~420 km/h [260 mph]
- Faster cornering and sharper response
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Speed Through Control
Unlike its siblings, the Chiron Pur Sport focuses less on ultimate top speed and more on acceleration and handling. It trades maximum velocity for faster gear ratios and insane responsiveness.
- Chiron Pur Sport top speed: ~350 km/h [217 mph]
- Brutal acceleration and track-focused tuning
While it has a lower chiron top speed, it delivers some of the most intense Bugatti Chiron acceleration ever experienced.
Ferrari Luce Quick Specs
Quick Specs
Motor: Quad-motor AWD
Power: 1000+ bhp
0-100 km/h: 2.5 seconds
Range: ~530 km
Verdict
The Ferrari Luce isn’t trying to be a Tesla competitor, and it isn’t trying to convert EV skeptics — it’s built for people who already buy Ferraris and now have to decide whether an electric one still counts. On raw numbers, it beats what Porsche and Lotus offer at this level, and the Jony Ive-designed interior gives it a genuine identity rather than feeling like a stopgap. Whether it changes what a “real Ferrari” means long-term is the more interesting question, and one the brand will only be able to answer once deliveries actually start landing with customers in Q4 2026.