With the Mission E set to be the Tesla Model S'
first real mass-production rival once it launches in less than two years time,
the fact that it wears a Porsche badge makes it extremely appealing. The
Mission E will also be joined by the production version of the BMW i Vision
Dynamics in this sector, although the latter will most likely be more of a
Model 3 competitor due to its compact dimensions.
This Mission E prototype was getting a
taste of the Nurburgring Nordschleife, with the German automaker trying to make
sure the car "drives like a Porsche", even though technically, it
will be unlike any other Porsche in history.
Powered by a pair of electric motors pushing out
over 600 PS, the Mission E is expected to hit 200 km/h from a stand
still in just 12 seconds. Very impressive in a car that will also be able to
drive for over 531 km in-between charges.
Porsche is aiming for the Mission E to offer an 80%
charge in just 15 minutes using the company's light weight 800-volt technology,
allowing for shorter charging times. When it's not charging, the
production-ready Mission E should also be capable of Level 4 autonomous
driving, while providing over-the-air software updates, just like its rival
from Palo Alto.
This particular prototype is just
as camouflaged as that other pair of Mission Es spotted earlier this month. It
is however wearing sportier wheels and sitting visibly closer to the ground.
Cr : Carscoops