After the successful launch event of Taycan and recently launched electric Macan, Porsche will introduce its new EVs. They are the 718 Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs. Porsche promises that the Boxster and Cayman EVs will deliver that, “real sports car feeling” with advanced new tech.
The upcoming electric sports cars will feature superior performance, braking, and handling with DNA from Porsche’s title-winning Formula E team. These have been spotted testing before their official debut several times. You can see the Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs closely resemble the ICE-powered models, but they will be underpinned by Porsche’s new SSP Sport platform.
Porsche initially showcased its new drivetrain concept in the Mission R electric sports car in 2021 and followed it up with the Mission X in 2023. A standout innovation is the repositioning of the battery pack. Instead of the typical flat placement found in most EVs, the battery is situated behind the driver, mimicking the mid-engine layout of current 718 models—marking a significant departure in EV design.
In an interview with Autocar Porsche R&D head Michael Steiner explained how the company would pull elements from its title-winning Formula E team. Porsche’s team recently won the ABB FIA Formula E world Championship, now it will use its learning in its upcoming EVs.
He also added that “Motorsports has always been within our brand core and importantly on-the-road e-mobility is also an efficiency formula, because when you save on energy, you can win in weigh, win in range or win in material cost.”
However, Steiner emphasized that efficiency is only one aspect, with software and braking being equally critical. He noted, “Fast straight-line acceleration can be achieved by almost anyone. But the brake pedal feel, effective braking, and excellent cornering handling—that’s where we stand out.” Steiner credited Formula E for these advancements, stating, “That’s something we’ve learned in Formula E.”
Porsche will limit brake regeneration, as Steiner clarified, “Our strategy is not one-pedal drive.” The sports car maker aims to maintain its signature driving experience, prioritizing the traditional feel of a Porsche sports car.
Steiner added that the battery location puts “the center of gravity as close to the driver as possible, so the car around them is really flexible and agile.”
“You sit close to the road, so it’s a huge advantage over [a platform where] you sit on top of the battery. It’s a real sports car feeling.”
