Porsche’s battery philosophy: A shining standard in safety

Porsche’s battery philosophy: A shining standard in safety

WEISSACH, Germany — Porsche is committed to every production process for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, spanning from its design to safety tests. This is a strict safety-first philosophy for the luxury carmaker. In a recent EV battery workshop, the automaker displayed an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of its EV batteries. Porsche Research & Development Centre handles the whole process under partnerships with global battery makers…

Batteries are crucial not only for the range of an electric car, but also for its performance. To ensure that the dynamics of a Porsche don't degenerate into a mere snapshot, the Zuffenhausen-based company is tinkering with powerful, high-performance batteries that are also safe. When it comes to combustion engines, Porsche's philosophy is clear: First comes the six-cylinder boxer, then maybe a V8, and then nothing for a long time. But what abou…