Render Gives the Best Look at Porsche's Upcoming Tesla Model S Fighter
The production Porsche Mission E should be making its debut in the near future.
Bowing as a concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche has recently been spy testing what appears to be a near-production prototype of the Mission E. Just recently at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the German automaker previewed a possible crossover variant, suggesting that more body styles based on the Mission E are also in development.
For now however, this render will have to serve as our best look yet at the upcoming Tesla Model S fighter. For the most part, the production version of the Mission E is expected to adhere closely to the concept, especially given its positive reception with the general public.
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It will be Porsche’s first fully-electric offering and should arrive dealerships before the end of next year. The company has said it will be priced around $85,000 but it’s still unclear how much power and range it will have. The concept featured around 600 horsepower from its electric motors, along with all-wheel drive and 800-volt fast charging. It had a theoretical range of 310 miles, all specs that would make it competitive with the Model S.
Porsche has been testing the Mission E prototype at the Nurburgring, so we know the company is serious about its performance. And if it looks anything like this render, Tesla is going to have some serious competition.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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