Former BBC Top Gear presenter James May has been trolled online for his views on Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, which was recently launched.The EV has attracted significant criticism from car enthusiasts worldwide, mostly because it does not look anything like a traditional red Ferrari that shouts performance from every angle.May, who presented alongside renowned automotive journalists like Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, has revealed his soft spot for EVs and alternative fuel cars in the past.AdvertisementAdvertisementHis take on the Luce has drawn criticism online, with someone even going to the extent of saying May has “lost his marbles.” Revealing his views on the Ferrari Luce in a video posted by BBC Radio 4 on Instagram, May said:“I like it. I think it is interesting that Ferrari have done something very contemporary, very, very modern, which I think has been part of the definition of Ferrari styling over the years.Ferrari Luce | Courtesy: Ferrari.comFerrari Luce | Courtesy: Ferrari.com“They’ve always been very much of their time, which is why their cars turn into the great classics that they do. It was about four or five years ago. I was at Ferrari, and one of their senior bosses said to me quite emphatically when I asked him [about electric cars], ‘We are not interested in making the electric car.’AdvertisementAdvertisement“And here we are. I sort of thought they would eventually, to be honest. How could they not? I think it is a genuine demand. I think people are becoming interested in electric cars, and some people will want an electric Ferrari.“Now the interesting thing about Ferraris, if you go back 20 years or so, you would always find some enthusiast would say, ‘when you buy a Ferrari, really you’re buying the engine, and the rest of the car comes free.’“That was something that people used to love to say because Ferrari’s heritage in racing and therefore in engines and in extracting the maximum power from them through clever engineering. That made them make nice noises and have nice vibrations; they were a pleasure to operate.“So all that goes with an electric Ferrari. It’s more of a car than a supercar.”AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile looks can be subjective, May was not spared in the comments section. Some reactions are below:One user said:“James May has finally lost his marbles.”Another user said:“The Ferrari DNA is definitely not there”Is James in trouble?“James. Is someone hurting you. Has someone kidnapped a loved one? Blink twice if you’re in trouble.”Has someone given up on James May?“Well looks like we are witnessing the day more than one legend has fallen off.”One user said the EV bit is not the problem with the Luce:“I don’t think people are bothered by it being electric it’s the fact it looks like a dog turd that is the issue.”Another user wrote:“James, good chap, I’m afraid this time you’re a couple nautical miles off the mark.”Is James Gin the culprit?“He’s been drinking too much of his gin.”