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
    Porsche is preparing to electrify the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, but Porsche unveiled an electric Boxster prototype, called the Boxster E in 2011
  • The base Boxster E had a single rear-mounted electric motor, delivering 122 horsepower and a 9.8-second 0-62 mph time
    The base Boxster E had a single rear-mounted electric motor, delivering 122 horsepower and a 9.8-second 0-62 mph time
  • A dual-motor version offered 245 horsepower and a 5.5-second 0-62 mph sprint, though still below typical sports car standards
    A dual-motor version offered 245 horsepower and a 5.5-second 0-62 mph sprint, though still below typical sports car standards
  • 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
    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
  • Despite the weight, Porsche engineered the car with precision, maintaining weight distribution by mounting the battery where the engine would typically sit
    Despite the weight, Porsche engineered the car with precision, maintaining weight distribution by mounting the battery where the engine would typically sit
  • The Boxster E featured unique interior features, such as an E-Power gauge and a basic range management system
    The Boxster E featured unique interior features, such as an E-Power gauge and a basic range management system
  • 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
    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
  • Concerns about battery weight and driver engagement remain critical as Porsche plans for the next generation of the electric 718
    Concerns about battery weight and driver engagement remain critical as Porsche plans for the next generation of the electric 718