The new Porsche Boxster E will be immediately recognized as the mid-engine sports car because not much of the exterior was changed at all. The real work was out in under the hood with the electric motor, battery, and high-voltage technology. These new components, together with the low drag, reduce the driving resistance for optimal range.

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In their quest to create the perfect electric Boxster, Porsche actually developed three Boxster E prototypes. The top version is powered by two electric motors; one on the front axle and one on the rear axle. These two motors develop a total of 241 HP and a peak torque of 398 lbs-ft at a maximum engine speed of approximately 12,000 rpm. With this amount of power, the car will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and can hit a top speed of 124 mph. In addition to a good amount of power on tap for the driver, the high power output of the two motors also means more recovered power is available because more energy can be recovered during braking. This increases the efficiency of the drive unit.

The all wheel drive offered for the Boxster E is successful without mechanical transmission of power. The lack of mechanical transmission is substituted with a central electric control unit that looks after the synchronisation of the two electric motors and controls the drive torque distribution to the front and rear axle. This ensures maximum driving stability and traction.

The second and third prototypes produced by Porsche only have one electric motor driving the rear wheels and produce a total output of 120 HP and a rated torque of 199 lbs-ft. These models can sprint from a standing start to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, with a top speed of 93 mph. The motors take their power from lithium-iron-phosphate based traction battery fitted in place of the combustion engine.

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