The issue of weight will never go away.
Sports cars must be lightweight, powerful, and responsive. Every part of a car must be carefully considered. It is important to reduce weight and maximize potential. Some manufacturers have a harder time creating electric sports cars than others. Porsche I’ve been doing exactly that. Current batteries for EVs are too heavy to fit in. Cayman And Boxster two-seaters. This was the admission of Porsche’s research-and-development team during their virtual press conference at Geneva Motor Show. Car Magazine.
Dr. Michael Steiner, head of the R&D department, stated that they are currently running several electrified Boxsters in order to gain knowledge and expertise to determine how an electric car performs with a two-door. However, there is still no final decision. Although heavier Gran Touring cars such as the Taycan can handle the extra weight of batteries, Steiner stated that the additional weight needed for a sports car is not something he was satisfied with. This is why the next electric car we will make is a small SUV and not a two-door sports vehicle. The new Macan 2021 will be available as an electric vehicle in certain territories. Porsche is still working on electrifying more sports cars, but it is far from complete. With the slow but steady rise in lithium-ion battery breakthroughs, Porsche is still waiting for larger weight reductions, such as solid state batteries. Year-over-year, we expect a 2 to 3 percent improvement in lithium-ion batteries. “I am not satisfied with the weight. However, that doesn’t mean will not be an sports car.
Although all eyes are on the Taycan, Porsche is already working on EV-related tech for its two-seater range, despite not being officially given permission. For now, the Cayman & Boxster will remain ICE-powered until the next generation.