# Porsche 718 Boxster EV Ride Test

> Porsche’s electric 718 Boxster prototype feels like a gas model despite EV tech.
- Title: Porsche 718 Boxster EV Ride Test · Car and Driver | Shortify
- Summary: Porsche’s electric 718 Boxster prototype feels like a gas model despite EV tech. Porsche’s upcoming 718 Boxster EV uses rear-mounted battery to mimic gas car…
- Keywords: porsche, 718 boxster, battery placement, weissach test track, e-core architecture, rear-wheel drive, cars, 718, Boxster, Ride, Test, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74057219/porsches-718-boxster-ev-ridealong
- Author: Caleb Miller
- Published: 2026-10-07T06:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, 718 boxster, ev, battery placement, weissach test track, e-core architecture, rear-wheel drive, cars
## Porsche’s 718 Boxster EV Prototype
Porsche confirmed the 718 EV will arrive in 2027 after delays.
## Battery Placement Strategy
The battery sits behind seats instead of under floor for mid-engine feel.
## Weight Distribution Shift
55.2 percent of weight sits at rear axle versus 59.8 percent in gas models.
## Ride Experience
The electric Boxster felt shockingly familiar to gas models in seating and proportions.
## E-Shift System
The car simulates gear changes via paddles with faux engine noises.
## Handling Performance
The prototype cornered flat without driver corrections despite being heavier.
## What’s Next
Porsche will reveal power, range, pricing, and more before 2027 launch.
## Key takeaway

Porsche’s upcoming 718 Boxster EV uses rear-mounted battery to mimic gas car handling.