Porsche looks like it’s getting ready to go head to head with Tesla, since it just revealed the new Mission E electric car concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
With over 600 horsepower on tap, a driving range around 310 miles and room for up to four passengers, the Mission E concept would be the perfect rival to the Tesla Model S. The Mission E is powered by two electric motors that power all four wheels. Porsche estimates that it will reach 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds and 0-124 mph in less than 12 seconds. The Mission E concept is powered by a 800-volt drive system that can recharge up to 80 percent in a short 15 minutes, which is quicker than today’s electric vehicles. The Mission E can also be recharged using an inductive charging system that does away with the need for bulky charging cables.
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Porsche hasn’t officially announced any plans to introduce an electric car, but it’s doubtful that the Mission E concept’s powertrain would go to waste. It’s highly likely that we could see some form of the concept’s powerrain show up in the next-generation Panamera or maybe even the smaller Pajun.
Source: Porsche
