Porsche to Take on Tesla with Electric Mid-Size Model

Porsche is currently working on a new model that will slot in below the Panamera in Porsche’s lineup and while the new model will take on rivals like the BMW 5 Series, it will also be offered in a full electric version.

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Porsche is currently working on a new model that will slot in below the Panamera in Porsche’s lineup and while the new model will take on rivals like the BMW 5 Series, it will also be offered in a full electric version. The fully electric model will be Porsche’s first ever production electric car and will go head to head with the Tesla Model S.
Details are currently scarce, but the new model, which is currently known as the Pajun will be built on a version of the new MSB platform that is also basis for the Panamera. According to Autocar a range of gas and diesel engines will be offered, but the big news is that the new model will also see the introduction of a fully electric version.

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The electric version will likely have an output that is similar to the Model S with its 380 horsepower electric motor. It’s range will also be similar with an estimated driving range of more than 250 miles.

We still don’t have a confirmed date for the introduction of the Pajun.

Source: Autocar