Porsche to launch an all-new Flagship electric SUV; Codenamed K1, the EV will debut in the second half of the decade; In addition new EV models of the Macan and 718 also in works
Porsche is currently in the process of developing new and better EV models for the future. Expected to start rolling out from the end of 2023, the new EV line-up is confirmed to consist of two SUVs and one electric sportscar model. Codenamed K1, the new EV will be the new flagship model of the brand’s SUV line-up and will be positioned above the Cayenne and Macan models.
New Porsche All-Electric Flagship SUV: Details
The new Flagship electric SUV concept will ride on Volkswagen Group’s SSP Platform (Scalable System Platform). The new EV model will be manufactured at the brand’s Leipzig- facility that currently manufactures models like the Panamera and the Macan. Further, information coming in claims that the new flagship SUV model will be larger, wider and have a longer wheelbase than the current gen Cayenne while sporting a quite unique and distinctive design language.
Moving ahead with electrification, Porsche plans to drive 80% of its sales through EVs by 2030. Along with this, it will also pilot the research and development of an advanced version of the SSP platform, internally called SSP Sport. The said platform will accompany the development of new performance-oriented electric motors, battery components and battery cells among others. This SSP Sport platform will be extensively used by other members of the VW group including Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini.
