BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Porsche |
Porsche |
| Model |
718 EV (Electric Boxster/Cayman successor) |
Boxster EV |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric Sports Car |
Electric Roadster |
| Trims |
To be announced (likely Carrera-style trims) |
Expected Base, S, GTS (not officially confirmed) |
| Release Date |
Expected 2025 |
2026 (expected) |
| Status |
Upcoming (prototype stage, production planned) |
Upcoming / Pre-production |
| Made In |
Germany |
Germany |
| Body Type |
2-Door Coupe / Convertible |
2-Door Convertible Roadster |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Estimated 4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles (expected, similar to Taycan) |
| Colors |
Multiple Porsche custom colors (exact options TBD) |
Multiple Porsche custom colors (Carrara White, Jet Black, Racing Yellow, Guards Red, etc. – to be confirmed) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual Electric Motors (AWD expected, RWD base model possible) |
Dual electric motors (expected AWD setup, base trim may be RWD) |
| Horsepower |
450–500 hp (est.) |
400 hp (Base), up to ~600 hp (higher trims, expected) |
| Torque |
450 lb-ft (est.) |
Not officially disclosed (~500–700 Nm expected) |
| Acceleration |
0–60 mph in ~3.5 seconds (est.) |
3.5 – 4.0 seconds (depending on trim) |
| Top Speed |
155 mph (est.) |
155 mph (estimated, may vary by trim) |
| Range |
250–300 miles (WLTP est.) |
250–300 miles (EPA estimate) |
| Drivetrain |
RWD / AWD (depending on trim) |
RWD (base), AWD (higher trims) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion |
Lithium-ion, 800V architecture (shared with Porsche Taycan platform) |
| Battery Capacity |
80 kWh (est.) |
80–100 kWh (expected) |
| Power Consumption |
20–22 kWh/100 km (est.) |
18–20 kWh / 100 km (estimate) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) |
8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) |
| Home Charging Speed |
11 kW AC |
11 kW AC (approx. 8–10 hrs full charge) |
| Supercharging Speed |
270 kW (Porsche/Taycan-level charging) |
Up to 270 kW (800V fast charging system) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
5–80% in ~25 minutes |
10–80% in ~20–25 minutes |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 minutes |
35–40 miles (AC), ~180–200 miles (DC fast charge) |
| Charging Time |
8–9 hours (AC full), ~25 min (DC fast 5–80%) |
8–10 hrs (AC), 20–25 min (DC Fast) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS (Europe), NACS (USA in future) |
CCS Combo |
| Home Charging Options |
Porsche Mobile Charger Connect, Wall Charger |
Porsche Mobile Charger / Wallbox |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11–22 kW (likely option dependent) |
11–22 kW (expected) |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
175 in (est.) |
172 in (est.) |
| Width |
72 in (est.) |
72 in (est.) |
| Height |
51 in (est.) |
50 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
101 in (est.) |
97 in (est.) |
| Ground Clearance |
4.5 in (est.) |
5 in |
| Cargo Space |
Front trunk + small rear trunk (~9–10 cu ft total est.) |
Frunk (~3–4 cu ft), Rear (~5–6 cu ft) |
| Curb Weight |
3,800–4,000 lbs (heavier than gas 718 due to battery) |
4,000–4,200 lbs (battery-heavy) |
| No. of Doors |
2 |
2 |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
2 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels |
Alloy (multiple Porsche design options) |
| Wheel Size |
19" / 20" / 21" (options expected) |
19" – 21" options |
| Front Tire |
245/35 R20 (est.) |
245/35 R19 (base) |
| Rear Tire |
305/30 R20 (est.) |
285/35 R20 (higher trims) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (variable ratio) |
Electric power steering, Porsche Dynamic Steering (optional) |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Direct Drive |
Single-speed EV transmission |
| Turning Radius |
10.5 m |
10.5 m (est.) |
| Gear Box |
1-Speed Automatic (EV standard) |
Direct drive |
| Front Suspension |
Adaptive double wishbone (est.) |
Adaptive strut-type suspension |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link adaptive (est.) |
Multi-link, adaptive |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No (Porsche focuses on driver involvement, but ADAS features included) |
No (Porsche uses advanced driver assistance, not full autonomy) |
| Navigation System |
Yes (Porsche Communication Management - PCM) |
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AR navigation |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Dual-Zone Automatic |
Yes |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
USB-C ports |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Optional |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Not available (convertible option for Boxster EV) |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes (wireless) |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
No (convertible roof |
| Touchscreen |
10.9-inch center display + digital cluster |
Central 10.9-inch + digital instrument cluster |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
10-speaker standard, 12-speaker Bose, or 16-speaker Burmester |
8 (standard), 14 (Bose), 21 (Burmester premium option) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc BrakesYes |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
6 |
6+ (front, side, knee) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
No (2-seater) |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
360-degree camera system |
360° view |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No (sports car focus) |
No (sports car) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
