The pracing horse, the logo of the car maker Ferrari, whose EV is doing better than some critics predicted, reports say. Clara Margais/dpaFerrari's controversial electric Luce has been ridiculed for its looks and power-train but that has not stopped it from achieving strong sales, a report says.Ferrari itself is tight-lipped about sales figures and offers no model-by-model breakdown. But two people with knowledge of the matter say the aim for the initial year of sales is "just under 500 units," the Financial Times says. The figure refers to worldwide sales.One of the two people quoted in the FT says the target had been reached earlier, in July. That is just two months after the car was launched, to much mud-slinging on social media. Critics lambasted its unconventional styling and compared the design to far cheaper mass-market models.AdvertisementAdvertisementExperts say many Luce models will be bound for China where the divisive body style may appeal more to buyers. Elsewhere, the look has been compared unfavourably to the humble Nissan Leaf.The Luce is like nothing Ferrari has ever made before. Although aimed at the same ultra-wealthy clients, the $550,000 car is the first EV from the Italian marque.The design, led by the former Apple executive Jony Ive in collaboration with Marc Newson, has even polarized devoted Ferrari followers.Perhaps the harshest criticisms came from Luca di Montezemolo, 78, who led Ferrari for 23 years until 2014."If I had to say what I really think, I would be hurting Ferrari," he told Italian media after the launch. "We're risking the destruction of a legend, and I'm truly sorry about that. I hope they at least remove the prancing horse," he said, in reference to the brand's logo.Ferrari sold 13,640 cars globally in 2025. So if around 500 Luces did find new homes this year, the EV would account for 3% to 4% of Maranello's overall sales volume.Ferrari's inaugural fully electric vehicle, the Luce. The Luce can reach 60 mph in about 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 193 mph, the company said. The Luce, which means 'light' in Italian, was created in collaboration with the LoveFrom agency founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Ferrari/PA Wire/dpa