Sexy electric is kinda Tesla’s bag. In fact, few others have been able to deliver the same performance and styling in an all-electric package. But that’s about to change. The Porsche Mission E is a fully electric vehicle set to go on sale in 2019. Propelled by two permanent magnet synchronous motors, the Model E boasts more than 600 hp and can hit 60 from a stand still in 3.5 seconds. The bulk of the battery lies flat along the underbelly, meaning a lower center of gravity and, thus, better lateral dynamics. In other words, this thing is going to be fun to drive. It also features turbo-charging. And no, not the turbo-charging you’re thinking of. Here, Porsche is talking about the fact that the Mission E can get a 250-mile charge in only 15 minutes. Pop in for a coffee and your car will have a solid charge when you come out. Equally impressive is the dash, which features digital gauges that follow the drivers eyes and adjust based on where they are so the steering wheel never blocks the view of important information. If the Porsche pulls all this off, Tesla might have to up its game.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
