New generation Porsche Boxster, Cayman EVs: launch, design, platform and powertrain details
These two models will adopt a bespoke EV platform that could serve as the basis for future Audi and Lamborghini models.
Porsche successors 718 The Cayman and 718 Boxster, slated to launch in 2025, will run solely on electricity. Porsche is set to adopt a bespoke electric sports car platform, designed to mimic the mid-engined characteristics of existing ICE models. The platform can also continue to underpin future models from Audi and Lamborghini.
- The design of the new EV sports car is likely inspired by the CHEAP Mission concept
- New flagship Porsche EV SUV in action
Next-generation electric two-seater cars could give birth to a third electric model line for Porsche, following Taycan and the upcoming Macan EV, due out in 2024.
In terms of design, the new EV sports cars are likely to borrow cues from Mission R Concept, which Porsche unveiled at last year’s Munich auto show. For the two models, Porsche is using a unique battery layout known as the ‘electronic core’ layout, which allows the brand to offer the lowest possible seating position and center of gravity.
New Porsche Boxster, Cayman: platform and battery details
Porsche has confirmed that it will use a bespoke EV platform for its sports cars, citing too many compromises when it comes to converting the ICE platform to electric. The new platform, Porsche says, could also be used for more performance cars, perhaps from brother brands Lamborghini and Audi.
The ‘electronic core’ arrangement for the battery pack means that the battery – the heaviest element of the car – is behind the driver but in front of the rear axle, where the engine will be. The idea behind this unusual battery layout, Porsche says, is to make the car as low as possible and reduce drag. This is not possible with a more traditional skateboard architecture with a battery in the floor, as seen on the Porsche Taycan.
Porsche is developing a new electric flagship SUV
Porsche has confirmed a Electric SUV that will be on top Cayenne and ride on EV SUVs like BMW iX. The new electric SUV will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), like the third-generation Panamera.
The company is aiming for pure electric vehicles to account for 50% of global sales by 2025 and 80% by 2030, but has yet to confirm a launch date for the Porsche 911 sports car equivalent. and the Porsche Cayenne SUV.
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