Porsche has stated that rumors about canceling the electric versions of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman are not true, according to Motor1. Although the official debut date of the electric successors has not yet been announced, the company says development is continuing.
Four years ago, Porsche announced its intention to replace the Porsche 718 lineup entirely with electric models. Gasoline versions with internal combustion engines stopped production in October last year, but the electric replacements have not yet been unveiled. Because of this delay, speculation began circulating online that the project might be canceled altogether.
Daniel Schmollinger, head of Porsche Cars Australia, denied these rumors. According to him, he has already had the opportunity to test the upcoming electric sports car on a racetrack and was very impressed. He said the vehicle retains the characteristic handling and driving feel associated with the Boxster, while the electric powertrain makes the performance even more striking.
At the same time, the company has partly stepped back from its initial strategy of full electrification. Porsche has already stated that “top” versions of the 718 models may once again receive gasoline engines. It is still unclear whether this refers to upgraded versions of the previous 718 generation or an adaptation of the new PPE Sport platform, which was originally developed for electric vehicles.
According to insiders, Porsche may initially bring back gasoline-powered 718 versions as an evolution of the Porsche 718 (982) generation, equipped with an electrified flat-six engine from the Porsche 911 GTS. These models could serve as a temporary solution until the arrival of the next generation of Boxster and Cayman, which could potentially support both electric and traditional powertrains.
The company emphasizes that its management regularly reviews its development strategy and evaluates different options. Therefore, Porsche does not rule out a scenario in which future Boxster and Cayman models will be offered in two versions simultaneously — with electric drivetrains and with internal combustion engines. This would allow the brand to satisfy both electric vehicle enthusiasts and fans of classic sports cars.
