Porsche To Phase Out Gas-Powered Boxsters and Caymans by End of the Year
Porsche's belovedBoxsterandCaymanmodels, known for their engaging gas-powered engines, are indeed on their way out. Porsche is set to phase out gas-powered Boxsters and Caymans by the end of 2025, as they will disappear for good in the markets.
Production of the current gasoline-powered Boxster and Cayman models is slated to end by October 2025, with very limited inventory expected to last into early 2026 for markets like North America. Their discontinuation in Europe already occurred in mid-2024 due to new regulations.
The next generation of the 718 Boxster and Cayman was originally planned to be fully electric and debut in 2026. However, Porsche has now officially postponed their electric launch until at least 2027. The electric successors are facing some unexpected delays, which is primarily attributed to technical challenges related to battery development, particularly issues with a crucial battery supplier (reportedly Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, which faced bankruptcy).
Beyond battery supply, a slower-than-expected global adoption rate for electric vehicles has also reportedly factored into Porsche's revised strategy. This means that while the 718 line will eventually go all-electric, there will be a noticeable gap in Porsche's compact sports car lineup after the current models cease production. Porsche aims for these electric 718s to retain the spirit and driving dynamics of their combustion predecessors, built on a new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform and will offer both rear-wheel drive and more powerful all-wheel drive versions.
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