Porsche upgrades Zuffenhausen production plant for electric sport cars and the Macan EV

The Volkswagen Group all-electric deliveries increased by 45% to 531,500 vehicles globally, raising the BEV share of total deliveries to 7.9% after 6.1% in the prior year period. In the third quarter alone, the BEV share climbed to 9.0% compared to 6.8 percent one year ago. From January to September, Europe remained the key growth driver with an increase of 61% to 341,100 vehicles. BEV deliveries jumped 74% to...

17 October 2023

The Volkswagen Group successfully continued its transition to electric mobility in the first quarter of 2023. By the end of March, deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) have risen by 42% compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. A total of 141,000 BEVs were handed over to customers, up from 99,200 in the first quarter of 2022. BEVs made up 6.9% of total deliveries in this...

21 April 2023

At its annual press conference, Porsche announced that it continues with its ambitious electric strategy. The all-electric Porsche Macan has reached the home straight and will be available to customers in 2024. The all-electric Porsche 718 is planned for the middle of the decade. In the medium term, it will only be available as an all-electric model. It will be followed by the all-electric Porsche Cayenne. The...

13 March 2023

Volkswagen Group reports a 25% increase in the deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the first nine months year-on-year. Despite ongoing supply constraints, 366,400 BEVs have been handed over to customers until the end of September, up from 293,000 in the prior-year period. The BEV share of total deliveries climbed to 6% in that timeframe, up from 4.2% in the same period of 2021. China remains the biggest driver...

14 October 2022

Worldwide, more than 75,000 examples of the Taycan have been delivered since Porsche introduced its first all-electric sports car at the end of 2019. Now, a comprehensive update is on the horizon: regardless of vehicle age, engine, and body, all model variants can be brought up to the status of the 2023 model year with a software update. The update will be implemented on a market-specific basis. Depending on when...

20 July 2022

The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 27% in the first six months year-on-year and thus successfully continued its global electric offensive. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of production in Europe, and Covid-related lockdowns in China, 217,100 BEVs have been handed over to customers in the first half year, up from 170,900 in the prior-year period. The BEV share of...

15 July 2022

Porsche is acquiring shares in the US company Group14 Technologies, a producer of advanced silicon-carbon technology for lithium-ion batteries. As a lead investor, Porsche is raising 100 million US dollars and leading a Series C funding round in which several companies are investing a total of 400 million US dollars (about 328 million euros). Group14 Technologies, which is based in Woodinville in Washington state...

5 May 2022

As the first member of the Taycan Sport Turismo family, the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo will be launched at the end of February 2022, with further models following just three weeks later in mid-March. A panoramic roof with Sunshine Control is available as a new optional extra for the Taycan Sport Turismo. A special feature of this is electric glare protection. From spring there will be five models to choose from...

19 January 2022

In 2021, Porsche has recorded the strongest delivery result in the company’s history. it has delivered 301,915 vehicles to customers worldwide in the fiscal year 2021, an increase of 11% compared to 2020. Every single global sales region contributed, with the largest increases recorded on the American continent. China continues to be the largest single market for Porsche. The all-electric Porsche Taycan saw an...

12 January 2022

At the LA Auto Show, Porsche will be presenting a new version of its electric sports car. The third body version of the first all-electric Porsche model series will also make its debut at the LA Auto Show, in the form of the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo. The newcomer shares its sporty silhouette and rearward-sloping roofline with the Taycan Cross Turismo. "The Taycan model range has grown steadily since its world...

17 November 2021

The 2022 Porsche Taycan and 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo will start the new model year in September with extensive changes. The new Taycan model year will not be homologated separately, so there will not be any new WLTP range values. However, the real-world range of the latest versions will be greater in day-to-day use. Extensive technological developments have been implemented to achieve this increase. In...

25 August 2021

BASF has been selected by Cellforce Group (CFG), a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, as the exclusive cell development partner for its next-generation lithium-ion battery. As part of the collaboration, BASF will provide high-energy HED NCM cathode active materials to contribute to high-performance battery cells for fast charging and high energy density. Cellforce Group, based in Tübingen, Germany, will...

21 July 2021

Volkswagen's latest report says that the group has more than doubled its BEV deliveries in the first half of the year to 170,939 units - a 165.2% increase YoY. In the course of the year, the BEV ramp-up will further accelerate thanks to the expanded model range. PHEV deliveries more than tripled to 171,300 units - а 204.2% increase YoY. As regards BEV deliveries by regions, the Group's home market of Europe was...

21 July 2021

Today, Rimac Automobili announces another major milestone in its history, as it combines forces with the iconic automotive brand, Bugatti Automobiles, to create a new automotive and technological powerhouse. As part of the deal, the newly-formed Rimac Group will be the major shareholder with a 55% stake. Mate Rimac will retain his original shareholding in Rimac Group at 37%, with Porsche at 24%, Hyundai Motor Group...

6 July 2021