# 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.
- Title: Porsche's Next Sports Car Uses Battery Where Engine Was
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: porsche, 718, electric, battery, mid-engine, seats, 2027, cars, Porsche's, Next, Sports, Car
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811750/porsche-electric-718-batteries-instead-engine
- Author: Adrian Padeanu
- Published: 2026-10-13T11:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, 718, electric, battery, mid-engine, seats, 2027, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Porsche's 2027 electric 718 will have batteries behind seats to keep mid-engine character and low seating position.