In an exciting move, Porsche has finished studying electric car prototypes, including one for the Porsche Boxster, and has now started testing the cars on the road.
The Porsche EV is receiving assistance from the government aided "Model Region Electro-Mobility Stuttgart," which is a giant study/trial to determine if using all electric vehicles is worth it. Out of the three Porsche Boxster E electric prototypes, two are rear-wheel drive (RWD) and one is all-wheel drive (AWD).1Two independent electric motors are used on the Porsche AWD model. "These two electric motors act on the front and rear axles creating a combined output of 241 HP and a maximum total torque of 398 lb-ft at around 12,000 rpm. Porsche claims the AWD model can go from zero to sixty in about 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 124 mph."2
The two RWD prototypes go from 0-to-60 in about 9.8 seconds, with top speeds of 93 mph. "The RWD prototypes do away with the motor on the front axle and use the rear unit that delivers 121 HP and 199 lb-ft of torque."3Boxster E prototypes come with a 29kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which has a driving range of 107 miles with a 9 hour recharge. There will also be a "fast charge" option available.
For now, you can check out the latest from Porsche at Performance Porsche in Chapel Hill, NC.
Source: 1,2,3http://gas2.org/2011/06/06/all-electric-porsche-boxster-e-awd-and-rwd/