2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale

The CarCody take

The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale is a rear-wheel-drive, two-seat plug-in hybrid car. Its EPA figures show 7 miles of electric range, 44 combined MPGe, and 18 combined MPG when gasoline use is counted. A 2.5-hour charge at 240 volts supports the electric portion, while estimated annual fuel cost is $4,550.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a two-seat Ferrari with plug-in capability Short trips that fit within the 7-mile electric range Owners with access to 240-volt charging

What it is

The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale is a car in the EPA Two Seaters class. It uses a gasoline plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 2.9-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic AM-S8 transmission.

The numbers

Its defining electric figure is 7 miles of EPA range. Combined MPGe is 44, while gasoline-only combined economy is 18 MPG. City and highway ratings are 16 and 22 MPG. Energy use is 75 kWh per 100 miles.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $4,550. That figure reflects the car's plug-in hybrid fuel and energy ratings, rather than gasoline MPG alone.

At 240 volts, a full charge takes 2.5 hours. The 7-mile electric range covers only a short trip before the gasoline engine becomes part of the drive.

How it compares

Its 44 combined MPGe and 7-mile electric range give buyers figures to weigh against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars.

Who it suits

It suits a buyer who wants a two-seat Ferrari and can use plug-in charging for short drives. The rear-wheel-drive layout and gasoline engine also fit someone whose trips extend beyond the 7-mile electric range.

Trade-offs

The plug-in system brings a 44 MPGe combined rating, but the electric range is only 7 miles. Once gasoline use matters, the combined rating is 18 MPG, with 16 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway.

Charging takes 2.5 hours at 240 volts, and EPA annual fuel cost is $4,550. Those numbers matter more for frequent driving than for occasional short electric trips.

Verdict

Choose the 296 Speciale if a two-seat Ferrari with rear-wheel drive is the priority and your routine includes short, chargeable trips. Its plug-in system can cover 7 miles electrically, but that distance is limited. The 44 MPGe combined figure sits alongside an 18 MPG gasoline combined rating, so longer or repeated drives still carry a substantial fuel estimate. A 240-volt connection replenishes the battery in 2.5 hours. This is a specialized choice for buyers comfortable balancing brief electric use with gasoline driving and a $4,550 yearly fuel estimate.