The Porsche Mission E debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show 2015 and set the press abuzz for the simple fact that it could be the long-awaited rival to the popular Tesla electric vehicles.
The Mission E is a four-seat sports car that can reach 100 kilometers within 3.5 seconds, eclipsing the boot up performance of the turbocharged Porsche Carrera 911, which HNGN previously reported.
It is currently capable 600 horsepower, lower than what the Tesla Model S P90D is capable of, which is more than 700 and an instant peak of 713 lb-ft by way of a sophisticated all-wheel drive system. The catch is that Porsche has been known for its expertise in making lighter cars, and the Mission E is certainly benefiting from it.
In addition, it will also recharge by as much as 80 percent within 15 minutes and could cover a range of more than 500 kilometers - figures that are better than what Tesla could manage today. The car can lap the Nürburgring in under 8 minutes, Clean Technica reported.
