Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika.Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, created quite some controversy after its launch last month, thanks to its aesthetics, which make it unlike any other Ferrari ever made.The Italian marque chose an offbeat design for its foray into an entirely new segment. However, automotive enthusiasts and Ferrari purists were not ready for a design like the Luce, leading to significant backlash that lasted for quite some time.While that got the Luce the much-needed publicity, Ferrari continues to develop the EV, and this time it has filed a patent for windshield wipers, with documents suggesting a part of them could actually rest under the hood.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs bizarre as they may seem, we just hope the new wipers are better than the current ones that rest in a vertical position and not a horizontal position, as seen with most cars on the road.Ferrari's New Wiper Design Is More Unconventional Than BeforePhoto Credit: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)According to a new patent found by CarBuzz, the Luce's wipers actually go under the hood, into the space that is meant for air to flow through.The new patent granted to Ferrari, called "Motor Vehicle With Windshield Wipers Having A Rest Position On The Hood," highlights what the brand intends to do with the Luce's wipers that currently remain upright.The current version of the Luce features vertically mounted wipers that are anything but subtle. Ferrari, being Ferrari, avoided placing the wipers horizontally because doing so would disrupt the airflow passing beneath the hood.AdvertisementAdvertisementYes, the Luce's hood is highly unconventional and technical in its design. It sits above a lower panel, with the two sections separated by a gap of several inches. Ferrari ensured its EV was exceptionally aerodynamic, and the unusual hood layout serves a clear functional purpose.However, the new patent suggests Ferrari may want to change the way the Luce's wipers are positioned. At the same time, it does not appear keen on placing them horizontally and compromising airflow. Instead, the designers seem to have come up with a different solution: storing the wipers vertically within the cavity beneath the hood.Of course, part of the hood and the area where the windshield begins would normally obstruct the wipers as they move upward. However, Ferrari may have devised a workaround that allows the blades to bypass these obstacles and get straight to clearing water from the glass, assuming the patented design eventually reaches production. For now, we'll have to wait and see what solution Ferrari ultimately brings to market.Photo Credit: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)What Happened When the Luce Was Unveiled?Guessing Headlights reported that soon after the Luce was unveiled at the end of last month, Ferrari's share value dropped by 6% when the markets opened, which erased roughly £4 billion ($5.38 billion) in value overnight, pushing Ferrari's valuation back to where it was about five days earlier.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt would be incorrect to assume the drop occurred simply because Ferrari launched an EV, because in October 2025, the company saw a 15% drop in value after announcing a 2030 plan with a less ambitious EV development program, which raised questions about Ferrari's long-term sustainability.Not only car enthusiasts, but even Ferrari's former president, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, voiced his displeasure with the Luce after the covers were taken off last month.Image Credit: Ferrari.He was the brand's president between 1991 and 2010, and was elected chairman of Fiat and Ferrari. He said:"If I were to say what I really think, it would be unpleasant, so l prefer not to comment. I just hope someone removes the Prancing Horse from that car. We risk destroying a legend, which saddens me greatly. At least this is a car the Chinese won't copy." [Translated text]AdvertisementAdvertisementFabio Caldato, portfolio manager at AcomeA SGR, which owns Ferrari shares, was quick to say that the drop in Ferrari's share value was the result of the new design philosophy and its decision to include EVs in its lineup. He told Reuters:"Ferrari is currently being penalised for an aesthetic disappointment, which follows the significant concerns over the expansion of its range to include electric models."However, Ferrari's different approach is aimed at widening its target market to include tech entrepreneurs. Caldato hopes this strategy works. He added:"We remain rational and assume that this new product might appeal to a niche market of customers."
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