In concept form, the Taycan was known as the Mission E.
Porsche’s Mission E Cross Turismo concept that debuted in March at the Geneva auto show has been approved for production, the company’s supervisory board said.
The small crossover is derived from the Taycan sedan, the first full-electric Porsche. The Taycan will go on sale next year as a 2020 model and the production version of the Cross Turismo should not be far behind.
The concept was powered by two electric motors producing 600 hp, allowing it to reach 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 155 mph. Its 194.8-inch length put it between the 184.3-inch Macan and the 198.8-inch Panamera.
Expect the production version to feature a taller ride height than the Taycan, but the design should bear a close resemblance because Porsche wants its EVs to be distinct from its gasoline-powered offerings. In concept form, the Taycan was known as the Mission E.
The four-door Cross Turismo has an 800-volt architecture and is prepared for connection to Porsche’s fast-charging network. Porsche claimed the concept had a 310-mile range in the New European Driving Cycle — identical to that of the Taycan.