From Motor1 · Adrian Padeanu · · 1m
Porsche's Next Sports Car Uses Battery Where Engine Was
Porsche's 2027 electric 718 places batteries behind seats instead of under floor for mid-engine feel.
In brief
Porsche's 2027 electric 718 places batteries behind seats instead of under floor for mid-engine feel. Porsche's 2027 electric 718 will have batteries behind seats to keep mid-engine character and low seating position. Originally reported by Motor1.
Porsche's 2027 Electric 718
Porsche's next sports car will place batteries behind seats instead of under floor.
Battery Placement Strategy
The battery pack consists of three modules arranged across two levels where the combustion engine used to be.
Weight Distribution
The electric 718 models will have 55.2 percent of their weight over the rear axle.
Structural Benefits
The battery placement improves structural rigidity and makes it part of the vehicle's crash structure.
Lower Seating Position
Placing the battery behind seats lets occupants sit lower than in EVs with underfloor packs.
E-Shift System
The next-generation Boxster and Cayman will inherit the Taycan's E-Shift system for simulated gear changes.
Weight Estimate
The car could weigh around 1,700 kilograms or 3,750 pounds.
The headline
Porsche's 2027 electric 718 will have batteries behind seats to keep mid-engine character and low seating position.
