Porsche Targets Tesla Takedown with All-Electric Mission E
When it comes to fully electric vehicles, Tesla has enjoyed the lion’s share of the spotlight. That, however, is about to change. According to a recent Reuters report, Porsche is creating more than 1,400 jobs in an effort to bring its Mission E to life.
The Mission E originally debuted as a concept car last September at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. At the time, Porsche revealed its take on the electric car would sport a range of more than 250 miles and include a number of other innovative technologies.
While it remains to be seen what features will debut on the production Mission E, the concept that debuted last year does provide us with a helpful glimpse at potential features for Porsche’s first fully electric vehicle.
Here’s a look at some of the more cutting-edge features that could end up in the production version.
The Mission E concept is all-wheel drive and produces 600 horsepower courtesy of its two electric motors.
The Mission E concept is powered by advanced lithium-ion battery technology. To help with weight distribution (this is still a Porsche after all) the battery extends the full length of the underbody of the car.
Forget charging cables, the Mission E concept features inductive charging technology. To charge it, one would simply need to drive over a charging base plate and the battery automatically begins to recharge.
Of course, the battery can also be charged by conventional charging stations, with the chargepoint elegantly hidden behind the front fender.
The Mission E concept can charge up to 80% in just 15 minutes, giving it a range of 250 miles. When fully charged, the all-electric Porsche can drive up to 310 miles. For reference, a Tesla Model S equipped with an 85kWh battery has a range of roughly 270 miles.
According to Porsche’s specs, the Mission E concept can reach a top speed of 150 miles per hour and rocket (silently) from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds.
Along with its unique powertrain, the Mission E concept opens up in a rather unique way. It has four doors and four seats.
The Mission E concept does not have exterior mirrors, instead relying on cameras that capture what is around the car, which then gets displayed on the lower corner of the windshield.
The Mission E concept makes use of advanced, built-in eye-tracking technology. To operate various menu functions, a camera detects where the driver is looking, with the driver then confirming his/her selection be pressing a button on the steering wheel.
The Mission E is yet another example of Porsche's commitment to creating vehicles that perfectly marry performance and technology. While we await what will undoubtedly be one of the most groundbreaking cars ever produced, we encourage you to explore our inventory of similarly impressive Porsche models. Contact us online or visit us at 3131 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 to learn more.
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