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Porsche Patents Electrically Controlled Racing Stripes for Cars

4/13/2026

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Porsche has filed a patent for an exterior film that makes racing stripes appear or disappear via electrical voltage to indicate the car's drive mode or charge status.
The patent covers applications including stripes that appear when Sport Plus mode is selected.
The concept isn't new and Porsche emphasizes practical uses beyond aesthetics.

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Story summary

Porsche has filed a patent for an exterior film that makes racing stripes appear or disappear via electrical voltage to indicate the car's drive mode or charge status.
The patent covers applications including stripes that appear when Sport Plus mode is selected.
The concept isn't new and Porsche emphasizes practical uses beyond aesthetics.