Porsche is developing a business case for a seventh model line that could see it challenge the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4 with a fastback-style electric sedan closely related to the Audi A4 E-tron.
It is proposed that the new model uses the PPE platform developed in partnership by Porsche and Audi and can be found under the Taycan at a starting price of around £ 50,000 in the UK.
Details remain scarce, although there have been suggestions that the new model could take the Cajun name first registered by Porsche in 2011. Insiders told Autocar that Porsche’s third purely electric model has been released. intended to share key platform, drivetrain and battery components with the future Macan EV – with which it is expected to be produced at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany.
An engineer said: “The modular nature of the EPI platform will allow us to expand our range of electric cars with a range of different models. It is designed for standard and high ground clearance. A second sedan [saloon] model is a possibility. “
Audi and Porsche have cooperated in the development of the Taycan and the E-tron GT and are currently involved in the joint engineering of the electric Macan and the Q6 E-tron.
Previously, they worked together on the development of the Macan and Q5, as well as hybrid variants of the Cayenne and Q7.
As with the A4 E-tron, the proposed Porsche model will likely offer a choice of single-engine rear-wheel drive and dual-engine four-wheel drive powertrains.
The decision on whether or not to produce the new five-door model has yet to be made, but sources say Porsche is building enough production capacity for a possible seventh model line with a € 600million upgrade. (£ 519million) at its factory in Leipzig. The investment, announced last year, will allow the creation of a new body shop of 75,500 square meters. It will also allow Porsche to manufacture gasoline, hybrid and electric transmissions on a single production line.
The Porsche factory in Leipzig is also home to a 7 MW charging park and models currently produced there include the Macan, Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-05-31 23:01:24
