This Company Sells a Ferrari-Branded Luxury Mobility Scooter, Is a Lawsuit on Its Way?

I won't lie; it may be very difficult to believe that Ferrari would ever put their name and logo on something like this, but have they? Well, no, at least, not as far as I know; I'm only aware of the Piaggio MRG moped as being one of the only licensed mobility products from the Prancing Pony. That said, there may just be another lawsuit in the works once Ferrari sees another company selling branded vehicles that aren't under the Italian powerhouse's wing.

Nonetheless, you may be aware of the fact that I love me out-there vehicles that spark some sort of emotion, be it amazement, bewilderment, or downright bursts of laughter; upon exploring this EV, the Cabin Car sparked all of the above and more. Yet, this isn't the first time someone threw some Ferrari stickers onto a vehicle and rode off into the sunset, so maybe Ferrari won't bother with British-born Wild & Wacky Mobility.

But, if they somehow manage to stay alive after my short attempt at literature, there's plenty we can look forward to, and it's the Cabin Car's appearance that is first on the itinerary. Aside from the Ferrari Red-inspired paint job to the whole thing and all the logos everywhere, I couldn't help but compare the body to the Stumpnose Fish or Chrysoblephus Gibbiceps. I've added an image for comparison and a few giggles.

Now, the Cabin Car is a mobility moped designed to offer protection from the elements with a closed or sealed cabin. Wild & Wacky mentions that you'll keep dry and warm no matter the weather, which is made possible by an interior heater, too. But, come summertime, you're going to be rolling down those windows as this one has no AC. Windshield wipers and a fluid reservoir are also installed.

More on the body design, large windows all around ensure visibility at all times, and side mirrors allow you to be in tune with what's around you, if you're on the streets, that is, which, once we see this "Ferrari's" blistering top speed, you should reconsider; maybe sidewalks and parks are where you should be pushing the pedal to the floor in this Prancing Pony. Headlights, taillights, and even suicide doors complete the picture.

From here, we arrive at the all-important electrical components responsible for getting you moving. According to the seller's website—you'll understand why I said "seller" shortly—the Cabin Car is available in an array of configurations, and the most decked-out one is capable of reaching a peak range of 30 miles (48 km) with a 100 Ah battery; whatever motor is in place, it's a hungry one, and it has to be to get this whole red carcass moving.

That said, the Cabin Car is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1,400 W motor running under 24 volts. Apparently, it's enough power to move this hunk of machinery around town at speeds upwards of 10 mph (16 kph)—quite a bit for a mobility scooter and enough to tackle 12-degree inclines under load. Let's hop in and take a ride around the block.

To do so, you'll open those suicide doors to reveal a one-person seat with some battery packs at your feet. Once inside, a classic mobility scooter handlebar setup is found, along with a little dash cluster that doesn't look at all as "luxury" as the exterior but offers a display and LEDs—very 90s. If it makes you feel better, call it retro. Finger and thumb controls are also standard, and even parking sensors and a reverse camera are mentioned on Wild & Wacky's website. Rest your head upon a "captain's" seat and enjoy the feel of an "ultra-soft suspension." Soft suspensions aren't very Ferrari-like either.

Now, as I dove deeper and deeper into this vehicle, I couldn't help but shake the idea that I had seen similar, if not identical, rides elsewhere in the world. Can you guess where? If you said China, you'd be 100% correct; I tracked one such vehicle down, and sure enough, it's from China. The red variation is only missing the Ferrari logos.

How much are they selling in China? If you buy between one and three units, $3,000 is all you'll need to dish out for this quirky machine. But, shipping and import fees being what they are, not to mention all that Ferrari branding, Wild & Wacky sells these babies for £7,995, the equivalent of $10,400.

On that note, I bid you ado. Feel free to toss your thoughts into the comment section below.