Porsche 987.1 Boxster to a Monster EV!

During transformation

Naomi - 2006 Porsche 987.1 Boxster transformed to electric”

Details:

  • Build undertaken in 2025 in partnership with Magnetomotive.

  • Motor: Tesla Model 3 RDU (rear drive unit)

    • Peak Power 200 kW (approx 268 HP)

    • Peak Torque 420 Nm (more than 310 ft-lbs!)

    • Max RPM 18,000 rpm

  • Controller: EV Controls TC2

  • Battery Pack: 16 Tesla Model S Lithium Ion modules located in 3 battery boxes
    (each: ~24V, 5.3kWh; total: ~400V, 85kWh)

  • Battery Management System (BMS): Ewert Energy Systems Orion BMS 2

  • Charger:

    • Level 3 “Fast DC” charging

    • 6.6 kW Level 2 for at home charging

    • J1772 receptacle in former gas filler door

  • Range: ~200 miles


 

Cavity for rear battery box & the motor

 

A LOT more power and torque from a Tesla 3 RDU

 

Fitting front battery box in the Frunk

Underneath - showing HV cables and cooling lines (before skid plate)

Under construction - notice pumps and plumbing under front bumper for battery and motor/inverter cooling loops

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