
Porche revealed on Friday that the company’s first fully electric car name will be Taycan. Taycan means pretty much, “lively, young horse”. In fact, the meaning refers to the company. However, strategically, Porche’s Taycan will be rival to Tesla.
Previously, Taycan had a different name, Mission E. the car will have a range of over 300 miles. And it will generate over 600 horsepower. Moreover, the acceleration range is 0-60 miles per hour in under 3.5 seconds.

Tesla Model S. [The Verge]
“It’s a nod to the black horse—originally from the Stuttgart coat of arms—rearing up in the middle of Porsche’s brand logo, which has been unchanged since 1952.

Porche Taycan [DriveMag]
“Our new electric sports car is strong and dependable; it’s a vehicle that can consistently cover long distances and that epitomizes freedom,” Porsche executive board chairman Oliver Blume said at a ceremony in Stuttgart celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary.