Porsche is already busy electrifying its range with models like the 2022 Taycan, and the Porsche Macan SUV will be next to get the all-electric treatment. However, new reports suggest that we could see a Porsche 911 EV with new solid-state battery technology in the future.
In a recent financial report, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said it was fully committed to electrifying its vehicle range, with the exception of the iconic 911. Additionally, the company is aiming to generate 50% of its sales from pure electric or hybrid electric vehicles by 2025 and 80% by 2030. So we can expect a bunch of fast Porsche electric vehicles, but the 911 will remain a gas-powered beast.
But, electr recently reported on a quote from Germany manager magazine, one that suggests the success of the all-electric Taycan could make Porsche think twice. The website not only says that Porsche is developing an electric version of the 911. Instead, she goes a step further and suggests the company could use a solid-state battery instead of the traditional lithium-ion battery system automakers use today.
The German website claims that Porsche has been working with a US company called Quantumscape on this groundbreaking new technology to bolster its EV plans and take its 911 to new heights.
For those who don’t know, solid state battery technology is nothing new, but it’s getting renewed attention for electric vehicles. A solid state battery uses a solid electrode instead of liquid gel electrolytes found in typical battery cells. As a result, it could solve common problems with liquid Li-ion batteries. These include flammability, limited voltage ranges, poor cycle performance, and overall speed or strength.
After hearing the potential benefits of a solid-state battery, it’s easy to see why Porsche parent Volkswagen Group is Quantumscape’s largest shareholder. This technology could make electric vehicles faster and offer more range, not to mention an increase in safety.
It’s worth noting that Volkswagen isn’t the only one looking at solid-state batteries. For example, Toyota recently announced that its next-generation Prius hybrid would feature similar technology.
These reports of Porsche actively developing an electric 911 are just rumors, but it’s also claimed that the company will debut the fast vehicle before the end of the decade. So while the next Porsche 911 will likely still rock an internal combustion engine, we could see an all-new 911 in the future.
And while Porsche boss Oliver Blume said it has no plans to offer an all-electric 911, he said nothing about a potential ICE-electric hybrid that could potentially run on a solid-state battery. So we have to wait for now.
via electr
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