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Originally Posted by gatorfast
The upcoming Porsche electric 718 should be a good indication of what the future may hold for EV sports cars.
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Porsche will be the one to show what are the limits of current battery tech, when it comes to an EV small sports cars.
Mission R weights 3,300lbs. But that is basically a stripped out single-seat race car. Also uses extensive lightweight materials(carbon fiber chassis parts/body/seat, magnesium wheels, etc). It has a 82kwh battery pack that weighs 1,100lbs.
Take a current 718 Cayman, subtract engine/transmission weight. Add back battery pack/motor(or motors) weight. You could get a ball park of possible weight. They would be doing good to get it below 4,000lbs.