Posted 3/17/2024, 8:07:34 PM
Porsche Sticks With 'Turbo' Name for New Electric Sedan Despite Criticism Over Misleading EV Badging
- Porsche's new electric Taycan retains the "Turbo" name despite having no turbochargers as an EV
- Automakers often use naming conventions that are illogical or misleading
- Porsche was criticized for naming its high-end electric sedan "Turbo"
- Porsche has many naming options from its history that could denote performance without referencing combustion engines
- The author suggests using the "Gruppe B" moniker for high-performance EVs to reference Porsche's rally racing heritage and technological advances