Skip to main content
RedlineArchive
BrowseMarquesTimelineMapDecadesSubmit

RedlineArchive

The ultimate curated collection of automotive video content. From barn finds to hypercars.

BrowseMarquesClassesDecadesSubmit a ClipAboutContactEditorial PolicyArticles

© 2026 RedlineArchive. All footage remains the property of its original creators.

Privacy PolicyTerms of UseSupport

Developed with love as a personal project by Jamie McDonnell

ui-ux-design.comai-consultancy.company
Did You Know Porsche's First Car Was Electric? — RedlineArchive
PreviousUse arrow keysNext
0 views
Share this clip

Did You Know Porsche's First Car Was Electric?

Porsche MuseumPorschePorsche P1Car


Know someone who'd love this clip?

Share it with friends and fellow fans.

Share this clip

Keep Exploring

1970s1990sAll CarsAll ClassesAll Decades
Vehicle
1980s1989youtube

#shorts #porsche #facts #car #didyouknow #trivia Did you know the first car Ferdinand Porsche worked on was electric? In 1989 Egger-Lohner unveiled the C.2 Phaeton that was powered by an octagonal electric motor. The motor was designed by Porsche. There is a part that is stamped Porsche P1, but it's unclear when and what that means or if it was specifically credited to Porsche as his first car, but it was definitely his first work. There were 4 of these vehicles built with a range of 50 miles. One is on display at the Porsche Museum although certain pieces have been reconstructed and the gauges aren't original. Is it possible that Porsche started the EV market way back then? I'll leave that for you to decided. Visit our social media locations and podcast for more automotive news and reviews, vehicle aftermarket, new car retail, fashion, and business. For all your high end automotive information and event coverage. Website : https://www.executiveautomotivesociety.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/executiveautomotivesociety Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/executiveautomotivesociety Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/executiveautomotivesociety/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vipprimo LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/executive-automotive-society Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BZFhP8GxqhsNWaNpFGTDD Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89022484-40e0-44ec-9af9-49172bd7c9ad/car-side-chat Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/car-side-chat/id1588813691 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82Y2YxMWJiOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/executiveautosociety Check out our host facebook : https://www.facebook.com/vipprimoallenharris/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vipprimo/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/vipprimo

About Porsche Museum

The Porsche Museum is an automobile museum in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, Germany on the site of carmaker Porsche. It ranks second among the most visited museums in Stuttgart, behind the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

More about Porsche Museum→

Added 17 Aug 2026

Browse by Type
More from 1980s

More from the 1980s

View all →
Thumbnail for PT2 RESTORATION 1985 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RALLY SPE-C #build #restoration #cleanculture #kenya by rall, Volkswagen, rally4:07

PT2 RESTORATION 1985 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RALLY SPE-C #build #restoration #cleanculture #kenya

rall, Volkswagen, rally

1980sRestoration
Thumbnail for Italdesign Zerouno Roadster headed for Geneva Motor Show by Italdesign2:08

Italdesign Zerouno Roadster headed for Geneva Motor Show

Italdesign

1980s0-60 Test
Thumbnail for #1576. Saab uno 001 1988 (Prototype Car) by Car2:12

#1576. Saab uno 001 1988 (Prototype Car)

Car

1980sPrototype
Thumbnail for 1985 Innocenti DeTomaso Turbo - Engine Removal by Innocenti2:01

1985 Innocenti DeTomaso Turbo - Engine Removal

Innocenti

1980s

More from Porsche Museum

View all →
Thumbnail for The World's First Hybrid: Lohner-Porsche 'Semper Vivus' by Porsche Museum, Porsche, Car, Vehicle, Hybrid vehicle1:51

The World's First Hybrid: Lohner-Porsche 'Semper Vivus'

Porsche Museum, Porsche, Car, Vehicle, Hybrid vehicle

Thumbnail for P1 - The Original Porsche | Drive it! by Porsche Museum, Porsche, Porsche P1, Car4:13

P1 - The Original Porsche | Drive it!

Porsche Museum, Porsche, Porsche P1, Car

Thumbnail for Porsche Success Story at Lemans - Pt. 1 of 6 by Porsche Museum, Porsche, WiLL11:16

Porsche Success Story at Lemans - Pt. 1 of 6

Porsche Museum, Porsche, WiLL

1950s
Thumbnail for 50 years of Porsche development in Weissach in the Porsche Museum by Porsche Museum, Porsche, Sports car, Car11:46

50 years of Porsche development in Weissach in the Porsche Museum

Porsche Museum, Porsche, Sports car, Car

1960s