Porsche has confirmed that they will be committing to develop electric sports cars, with three Boxsters in all-electric drive systems will kick off the research and testing process in early 2011. The trio will make available a preliminary insight into new electric drive components and battery systems for EVs. The field test will also provide statistics on the infrastructure required for electromobilty, user comportment and demands.

“We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in future. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche,” said Michael Macht, President and CEO of Porsche AG.

This isn’t surprising news as Porsche is known to be toying with the idea of putting the 918 Spyder Concept into production. The stunning 918 Spyder, which wowed this year’s Geneva show goers, combines the assets of a plug-in hybrid and the performance of a supercar. Just imagine 0-100 km/h in under 3.2 seconds and a faster Nurburgring lap time than the Carrera GT with finest exertion of fuel consumption of 3 litres per 100km.

The 918 Spyder Concept isn’t publicly available, but hybrid Porsches aren’t out of reach if you have the cash. The Cayenne S Hybrid is available as part of the new Cayenne ranges that includes the Cayenne S, Diesel and Turbo.

SOURCE Paultan.ORG