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Message: Re: All you want to know about the next gen Boxster/Cayman E's
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: April 26, 2019 08:30AM
Re: All you want to know about the next gen Boxster/Cayman E's
Change Date: April 26, 2019 08:30AM
Re: All you want to know about the next gen Boxster/Cayman E's
From the article:
"Porsche is now pursuing a plan that could see pure-electric Boxster and Cayman variants using the company’s new PPE architecture offered alongside updated versions of today’s models featuring hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. "
So, the Boxster/Cayman hybrids are viewed as the transition vehicle between the ICE platform and the EV--and it doesn't sound like they'll be in production all that long-- maybe 5 years?
I'm trying to think of a compelling reason why people might buy one but I really can't see it.
Mileage, performance and lower emissions should all improve, but at increased cost and a more complicated mix of technology.
Add to that a shorter production run--if expected battery development stays on track--which might make long term ownership problematic from a product support standpoint
If I had that choice to make, I think I'd hang out until the EV arrived.
"Porsche is now pursuing a plan that could see pure-electric Boxster and Cayman variants using the company’s new PPE architecture offered alongside updated versions of today’s models featuring hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. "
So, the Boxster/Cayman hybrids are viewed as the transition vehicle between the ICE platform and the EV--and it doesn't sound like they'll be in production all that long-- maybe 5 years?
I'm trying to think of a compelling reason why people might buy one but I really can't see it.
Mileage, performance and lower emissions should all improve, but at increased cost and a more complicated mix of technology.
Add to that a shorter production run--if expected battery development stays on track--which might make long term ownership problematic from a product support standpoint
If I had that choice to make, I think I'd hang out until the EV arrived.
Original Message
Author: MikenOHDate: April 26, 2019 08:28AM
Re: All you want to know about the next gen Boxster/Cayman E's
From the article:
"Porsche is now pursuing a plan that could see pure-electric Boxster and Cayman variants using the company’s new PPE architecture offered alongside updated versions of today’s models featuring hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. "
So, the Boxster/Cayman hybrids are viewed as the transition vehicle between the ICE platform and the EV--and it doesn't sound like they'll be in production all that long-- maybe 5 years?
I'm trying to think of a compelling reason why people might buy I really can't see it.
Mileage, performance and lower emissions should all improve, but at increased cost and a more complicated mix of technology.
Add to that a shorter production run--if expected battery development stays on track--which might make long term ownership problematic from a product support standpoint
If I had that choice to make, I think I'd hang out until the EV arrived.
"Porsche is now pursuing a plan that could see pure-electric Boxster and Cayman variants using the company’s new PPE architecture offered alongside updated versions of today’s models featuring hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. "
So, the Boxster/Cayman hybrids are viewed as the transition vehicle between the ICE platform and the EV--and it doesn't sound like they'll be in production all that long-- maybe 5 years?
I'm trying to think of a compelling reason why people might buy I really can't see it.
Mileage, performance and lower emissions should all improve, but at increased cost and a more complicated mix of technology.
Add to that a shorter production run--if expected battery development stays on track--which might make long term ownership problematic from a product support standpoint
If I had that choice to make, I think I'd hang out until the EV arrived.