Porsche 718 Electric: The Beginning of the End?
This page is translated from the original post "Porsche 718 électrique : le début de la fin ?" in French.
- 15/12/2022 14:30
Great advancement for some, decadence for others, the installation of an electric motor in the famous Porsche roadster will undoubtedly revolutionize the sports car industry. In the meantime, the Porsche 911?
Some of you have already noticed it. But leaked images of the test vehicle hinting at the electric Porsche 718 are already circulating online. This future model has already been confirmed by the management of the Stuttgart-based company, which has announced the launch of the future Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman around 2025.
The future electric Porsche 718 with all-wheel drive?
For now, the renowned sports car manufacturer has not disclosed the exact architecture of its electrified models. While the current versions feature a transversally mounted rear mid-engine, the next electric Porsche 718 might adopt an more conventional electric motor placement, either at the front or the rear. Or both at the same time. Enthusiasts among us hope that the electric Porsche 718 will borrow some technical solutions from the impressive Porsche Mission R concept car revealed in 2021, which features two electric motors producing up to 1,088 hp combined! It’s uncertain whether this horsepower will appear on future production models, but it’s very likely that power outputs between 300 and 400 hp are quite feasible. It’s also almost certain that the high-end version will have all-wheel drive, a first for this range of Porsche sports cars.
Faster charging than filling up?
Other “leaks” mention a 800-volt electrical system that would allow the Porsche 718 electric to recharge from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes. Scheduled for release in 2025, the future Porsche 718 electric will rival the upcoming MG, as well as the upcoming Alpine A110 and Lotus.
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