# Rear-Wheel-Drive Electric Sports Cars Porsche Revealed a Rear-Wheel-Drive Edition of the Taycan EV By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rearwheeldrive-edition References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/porsche-taycan-rwd-china-180235827.html) & [porsche](https://www.porsche.com/) [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-allelectric-macan) recently revealed a new rear-wheel-drive version of the [Taycan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-taycan), however, it will only be released in Chinese markets. The rear-wheel-drive edition of the Porsche Taycan will be listed at a price that is reduced by 20% when compared to the all-wheel-drive version, which means the car will be approximately $85,000 USD. Porsche’s new [EV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt) will feature either a 79.2kWh Performance Battery or a 93.4kW Performance Battery Plus. The Performance Battery can produce 402HP, and the Performance Battery Plus can produce 469HP. The rear-wheel-drive version of the car may also have a slightly longer range than the previous edition. The older version has a range listed at 252 miles, while the rear-wheel-drive edition has a range of 257 miles. Image Credit: Porsche ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Sports Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable electric sports cars with rear-wheel-drive to appeal to a broader consumer base. - **Chinese EV Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enter the Chinese EV market with specialized rear-wheel-drive electric cars to capitalize on the growing demand. - **Extended Range Batteries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development for high-performing batteries to further expand the range of electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative rear-wheel-drive electric sports cars to disrupt the traditional automotive industry. - **Electric Vehicle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop strategic partnerships with Chinese EV manufacturers to penetrate the expanding market with rear-wheel-drive electric cars. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles to enhance performance and maximize range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Driven Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-allelectric-macan.md) - [Redesigned Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-polestar-2.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-electric.md) - [Range-Extending EV Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-taycan.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Luxe All-Electric Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-porsche-macan-ev.md) - [Automaker EV Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-718.md) - [Entry-Level Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-2-long-range.md) - [High-Efficiency Tech-Packed EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-y.md)