On August 14, Tagesspiegel Background reported that Porsche and a battery supplier have jointly established a company named Cellforce Group in Germany. The factory, whose production capacity remains undisclosed, specializes in batteries, a crucial component for electric vehicles since their performance, including range, charging speed, and acceleration, is closely tied to the quality of the batteries. A carmaker with a relentless pursuit of performance like Porsche is unlikely to compromise on its vehicles’ potential due to the limited capabilities of suppliers.
Currently, Porsche’s Taycan uses soft pack batteries from LG Chem, which enable the car to go through ten consecutive launches without power attenuation and can reach a maximum charging power of 270 kW. However, the range is limited to 465 km. The joint factory with the battery supplier not only shows Porsche’s determination to pursue electrification but also its commitment to “creating high-quality electric cars.” According to its plan, Porsche intends to launch a pure electric version of Macan based on the PPE platform in 2021 and a pure electric version of the 718 in 2023, both of which will continue to use LG Chem’s batteries for their base models.
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