U.S., Sept. 6 -- Porsche, the German auto manufacturing giant which credits itself as the largest and most profitable in the world, has unveiled its first EV sports car: the Taycan.

Concurrently with the announcement, a Taycan began a 408-mile road trip from Niagara Falls to New York, completing its journey having encountered sun, rain and traffic along the way.

"It's fantastic to see the Taycan take to the road in its final form for the first time, and to demonstrate its ability to cover big miles in complete comfort," said Stefan Weckbach, Vice President of the Taycan Product Line, in Porsche's news release on the matter.

"Of course, many owners will use their Taycan the way a Porsche is designed to be used - to be driven hard. The car...