Looking Back At The Forgotten 2011 Porsche Boxster E Concept - Storyboard
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Porsche is preparing to electrify the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, but Porsche unveiled an electric Boxster prototype, called the Boxster E in 2011
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The base Boxster E had a single rear-mounted electric motor, delivering 122 horsepower and a 9.8-second 0-62 mph time
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A dual-motor version offered 245 horsepower and a 5.5-second 0-62 mph sprint, though still below typical sports car standards
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The 29 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery gave the Boxster E a 106-mile range but added significant weight, making it 550 pounds heavier than its gas-powered counterpart
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Despite the weight, Porsche engineered the car with precision, maintaining weight distribution by mounting the battery where the engine would typically sit
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The Boxster E featured unique interior features, such as an E-Power gauge and a basic range management system
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The electric 718 is expected to incorporate the E-Core layout seen in the Mission R Concept, but challenges like sourcing batteries persist due to Northvolt's bankruptcy
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Concerns about battery weight and driver engagement remain critical as Porsche plans for the next generation of the electric 718