Porsche is currently deciding the fate of its next-generation electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models, which were initially planned to be all-electric. The decision comes after reports of "development delays and rising expenses," which are being reassessed by the new CEO, Michael Leiters. The original plan for the electric 718 twins was to make them weigh less than 4,000 pounds, which posed an engineering challenge for a street-legal electric sports car with a heavy battery pack. However, Porsche reportedly walked back this plan and instead considered gas-powered models as a luxury item. In an effort to make the electric sports car more viable, Porsche developed fake gear shifts to mimic a transmission, similar to the system found in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The electric 718 Boxster and Cayman twins would have marked a further expansion of the German automaker's electric lineup, which now includes the Taycan, Macan, and the ...
Porsche is currently deciding the fate of its next-generation electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models, which were initially planned to be all-electric. The decision comes after reports of “development delays and rising expenses,” which are being reassessed by the new CEO, Michael Leiters.
The original plan for the electric 718 twins was to make them weigh less than 4,000 pounds, which posed an engineering challenge for a street-legal electric sports car with a heavy battery pack. However, Porsche reportedly walked back this plan and instead considered gas-powered models as a luxury item.
In an effort to make the electric sports car more viable, Porsche developed fake gear shifts to mimic a transmission, similar to the system found in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The electric 718 Boxster and Cayman twins would have marked a further expansion of the German automaker’s electric lineup, which now includes the Taycan, Macan, and the upcoming Cayenne.
A meeting is currently underway in Europe to make the final call on these EVs. The decision will likely have a significant impact on Porsche’s electric strategy and its ability to compete with other luxury electric sports car manufacturers.
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