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On April 25th, the first camouflaged Porsche Taycan images were revealed to the world on Taycan Forum. For enthusiasts, the images, though low resolution, were enough to get excited about.
Earlier this week, Autoblog released high definition pictures from the same test session covered on Taycan Forum. Originally called the Mission E Concept, the forthcoming 2020 Porsche Taycan retains much of the exterior design of the initial prototype.
“We predict that over 50 percent of Porsche models delivered from 2025 will be electrified,” states Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Board responsible for Finance and IT at Porsche.
“In addition to efficient processes, the revenue from digital products and services should also increasingly contribute to our economic success,” says Meschke.
Porsche recently put out a press release outlining its plans for the Taycan: “Six billion euros in investments, 1,200 new employees for the launch of the Taycan alone, the ongoing development of Porsche Production 4.0 and an unparalleled knowledge campaign rolled out throughout the entire company: in firmly committing to electric mobility, the sports car manufacturer is undergoing a process of major change and once again reaffirming its ability to safeguard its future.”
While it is entirely possible these latest Taycan photos are inauthentic, Porsche’s past track record with new cars suggest otherwise.
The Taycan is set to be German automaker Porsche’s first ever fully electric car. Scheduled to go on sale next year, the Taycan will make its international debut at the International Motor Show Germany in Frankfurt on September 11th or 12th of this year.
“As part of the joint venture Ionity – which also involves BMW, Daimler and Ford – Porsche will build 400 high-power charging stations with a capacity of 350kW per charging point across Europe by the end of 2019. In the USA, the VW Group initiative Electrify America will see the installation of charging infrastructure (capacity of up to 350kW) at 300 motorway stations from 2019,” said Porsche in a Taycan press release.
Source: Autoblog