--- title: "Sneaky Ferrari EV Mule Tries to Fool Us With Fake Sounds and Faker Exhaust" date: "2024-09-11" modified: "2024-09-11" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/sneaky-ferrari-ev-mule-tries-to-fool-us-with-fake-sounds-and-faker-exhaust" categories: - "Ferrari News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ferrari" --- # Sneaky Ferrari EV Mule Tries to Fool Us With Fake Sounds and Faker Exhaust ![]() *Screenshot* Exclusive automakers like [Ferrari]() try their best to keep their upcoming products a secret for several good reasons. One, so they can eventually make a big splash and surprise their wealthy clients. And two, they don't want to give away any details of vehicle development to the competition. This [Ferrari EV test mule]() caught on video cruising around Maranello is *really* trying to keep things secretive, but boy, it's not doing a very good job at it. Caught by YouTuber [Acriore](), a high-riding Ferrari can be seen going in and out of the company's factory gates wearing the usual pre-production camouflage. The first thing you'll notice is the electrical voltage warning stickers on the hood, sides, and rear of the car. This decal is reserved for vehicles with high-voltage powertrains, such as EVs. Before you fire off in the comments, yes, some plug-in hybrids with large batteries could technically be seen wearing these, but there are other dead giveaways that this is an EV and not a PHEV. As highlighted by the spy photographer, the glue-on exhaust pipes are comical. They are squeaky clean, attached with what looks like reflective foil or heat tape, and they aren't even set straight. Besides being misaligned and not matching the overall design of the car, an up-close shot of the pipes in this video reveals that they're simply hollow inside and not connected to anything. A for effort, I suppose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMMcguEgKdk Then there's the fake engine sound itself. Listen closely and you'll hear a low growl emanating from the test mule as it drives by the YouTuber. It's quite realistic and has a hint of V8 rumble in it. However, the fluctuations in the "exhaust" sound and the car's driving dynamics don't match. This sound is very likely coming from a speaker similar to that of the Fiat 500e Abarth or the newest Dodge muscle cars. All fakeness aside, it's safe to assume that the overall shape of the vehicle is somewhat representative of what we'll see when Ferrari unveils its first EV. The concept's profile looks similar to the [Purosangue]()'s, although it's hard to say precisely without seeing the thing in person. From what we can tell, the EV will ride higher than the brand's sports cars, have four doors, and with a large trunk, cater to those with active lifestyles. The electric Ferrari is rumored to debut next year with a starting price [north of $500,000](). *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()