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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Porsche discontinues two iconic models and replaces them both with EVs
NEW DIRECTION Porsche discontinues two iconic models and replaces them both with EVs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PORSCHE has confirmed it will axe two of its most iconic sports cars—the petrol-powered 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman—by the end of this year, paving the way for fully electric replacements. The announcement marks a significant shift in the brand's strategy as it leans further into electric mobility. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Whittlebury,Northants,UK -Aug 27th 2023: 2022 blue Porsche 718 Cayman car travelling on an English country road Credit: Getty 4 Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück Credit: Alamy 4 Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster Credit: AP:Associated Press The news was first revealed in Germany by Porsche production boss Albrecht Reimold in Automobilwoche and later confirmed by the company to Car and Driver. Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück. The move follows the earlier discontinuation of the models in Europe due to new cybersecurity laws. According to Porsche, the decision isn't about poor sales. In fact, 2024 saw a 15 percent increase in deliveries, with 23,670 units sold. However, limited parts availability and the push for electrification have forced Porsche's hand. 'We are now focused on the next chapter,' said a spokesperson. Special editions like the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster RS Spyder will also bow out, despite previous exemptions from EU regulations. Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster. While details remain scarce, Reimold assured enthusiasts that the electric successors will maintain the fun-to-drive character. 'I've driven it,' he said. 'The driving experience will still be 100 percent 718.' Porsche CEO Oliver Blume added during the brand's recent annual meeting that the new EVs will be 'even more dynamic, even more powerful.' However, fans will have to wait a bit longer for the new generation. The EV 718s won't launch until the 'medium term', with development still ongoing. In the meantime, Porsche is urging customers to snap up the remaining petrol-powered models while they still can. 'This may well be your last chance,' warned Car and Driver, which was among the first to report the change for global markets. The shift has been in motion since the start of 2024, when the 718 was pulled from European markets in response to stricter cybersecurity legislation. The regulations effectively ended sales of the internal-combustion Boxster and Cayman, along with the petrol-powered Macan, across the EU. The U.S. and other regions were granted a temporary reprieve, but that window will now close in October. While the 718's days are numbered, Porsche's broader EV strategy is still in flux. CEO Oliver Blume admitted during this week's shareholder meeting that the company's previous target—having electric cars make up 80 percent of sales by 2030—is now unlikely to be met. Despite this, Porsche says the electric lineup 'will continue to grow as planned,' including a large three-row SUV still in development. Interestingly, Porsche is also keeping its options open when it comes to future powertrains. The company has hinted it may reintroduce combustion engines or hybrids into models originally intended to be electric-only. Last November, then-CFO Lutz Meschke said Porsche was 'looking at the possibility' of combining hybrid or petrol power with upcoming EVs—a sign the brand isn't closing the door on internal combustion just yet. As Porsche moves into this new chapter, the retirement of the 718 range is more than just the end of two cars,it's the end of an era. Since their debut, the Boxster and Cayman have become icons in their own right, offering affordable performance and precise handling. Whether the electric versions can match that legacy remains to be seen. The Sun has approached Porsche for comment.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Porsche discontinues two iconic models and replaces them both with EVs
PORSCHE has confirmed it will axe two of its most iconic sports cars—the petrol-powered 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman—by the end of this year, paving the way for fully electric replacements. The announcement marks a significant shift in the brand's strategy as it leans further into electric mobility. Advertisement 4 Whittlebury,Northants,UK -Aug 27th 2023: 2022 blue Porsche 718 Cayman car travelling on an English country road Credit: Getty 4 Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück Credit: Alamy 4 Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster Credit: AP:Associated Press The news was first revealed in Germany by Porsche production boss Albrecht Reimold in Automobilwoche and later confirmed by the company to Car and Driver. Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück. The move follows the earlier discontinuation of the models in Europe due to new cybersecurity laws. According to Porsche, the decision isn't about poor sales. In fact, 2024 saw a 15 percent increase in deliveries, with 23,670 units sold. Advertisement Read more on Motors However, limited parts availability and the push for electrification have forced Porsche's hand. 'We are now focused on the next chapter,' said a spokesperson. Special editions like the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster RS Spyder will also bow out, despite previous exemptions from EU regulations. Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive While details remain scarce, Reimold assured enthusiasts that the electric successors will maintain the fun-to-drive character. 'I've driven it,' he said. 'The driving experience will still be 100 percent 718.' Porsche CEO Oliver Blume added during the brand's recent annual meeting that the new EVs will be 'even more dynamic, even more powerful.' However, fans will have to wait a bit longer for the new generation. Advertisement The EV 718s won't launch until the 'medium term', with development still ongoing. In the meantime, Porsche is urging customers to snap up the remaining petrol-powered models while they still can. 'This may well be your last chance,' warned Car and Driver, which was among the first to report the change for global markets. The shift has been in motion since the start of 2024, when the 718 was pulled from European markets in response to stricter cybersecurity legislation. Advertisement The regulations effectively ended sales of the internal-combustion Boxster and Cayman, along with the petrol-powered Macan, across the EU. The U.S. and other regions were granted a temporary reprieve, but that window will now close in October. While the 718's days are numbered, Porsche's broader EV strategy is still in flux. CEO Oliver Blume admitted during this week's shareholder meeting that the company's previous target—having electric cars make up 80 percent of sales by 2030—is now unlikely to be met. Advertisement Despite this, Porsche says the electric lineup 'will continue to grow as planned,' including a large three-row SUV still in development. Interestingly, Porsche is also keeping its options open when it comes to future powertrains. The company has hinted it may reintroduce combustion engines or Last November, then-CFO Lutz Meschke said Porsche was 'looking at the possibility' of combining hybrid or petrol power with upcoming EVs—a sign the brand isn't closing the door on internal combustion just yet. Advertisement As Porsche moves into this new chapter, the retirement of the 718 range is more than just the end of two cars,it's the end of an era. Since their debut, the Boxster and Cayman have become icons in their own right, offering affordable performance and precise handling. Whether the electric versions can match that legacy remains to be seen. The Sun has approached Porsche for comment. Advertisement 4 Fans will have to wait a bit longer for the new generation Credit: Alamy
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Porsche To Retire 718 Boxster And Cayman, Production Ends In October
Porsche has now announced the retirement of its petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman. The 718 duo was facing troubles for the past year, but it is now that we know that the 718 Boxster and the Cayman will be off the production line in October. Previously, Porsche had delisted the 718 Boxster and the Cayman from the Indian website and stopped taking bookings for the duo. As per Motor1, Frank Wiesmann, Product Communications, Porsche Cars North America, stated that the Porsche 718 Boxster and the Cayman are in the final stages of production, after which it will come to a full stop in October. Porsche 718 Boxster and the Cayman were earlier pushed off the European market due to some cybersecurity concerns, back in 2024. However, the Boxster RS Spyder and Cayman GT4 RS continue in the European market as they were limited edition sports cars, and were exempted from the regulations. Porsche is not in a hurry to fill the gap after the discontinuation of the 718 duo, as the planning of its electrified iteration is still underway and will be revealed about a year later. The electrified iteration of the Boxter and Cayman is expected to be built on the same production line as the ICE models at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant. Also, Porsche has previously said that it will be phasing out the Macan in 2026. Though it may feel like a piece of sad news for the petrol heads, there is still hope, as, according to reports, Porsche's former Chief Financial Officer, Lutz Meschke, mentioned the possibility of the originally planned all-electric vehicles getting a hybrid drive or a combustion engine.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Supply Woes Continue as Porsche Pushes Back Electric Boxster/Cayman Launch Again
Porsche has delayed the launch of its all-electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman for the second time over difficulties sourcing the models' high-performance battery cells. In April, Porsche said drivers could expect the two electric vehicles (EVs) in 2026, but the automaker's most recent delay pushes the release to at least 2027. The 718 pair's postponed launch primarily centers around Swedish battery maker Northvolt's bankruptcy late last year, which Porsche heavily relied on for high-energy-density cells in its electric sports cars. The Porsche Taycan EV, on the other hand, uses cells from LG Chem in South Korea. Porsche previously announced plans to electrify 80% of its worldwide fleet by 2030. "Because the battery electric adoption is behind schedule, Porsche now has to develop additional combustion models on top of dealing with the costly delays in BEV ramp-up, as well as managing the weak situation in China and uncertainty around U.S. exports," Fabio Hölscher, analyst at Warburg Research, said according to Automotive News. Lower-than-expected EV demand also influenced Porsche's decision to delay its 718 Boxster and Cayman. Porsche cut 1,900 research and manufacturing jobs across its main German facilities in February because of a lagging electromobility ramp-up. The automaker formed the Cellforce Group in June 2021 to develop and create battery cells, but steep competition from Chinese rivals hurt the company's investment prospects for a production launch, according to Carscoops. In mid-2024, Porsche pulled its gas-powered Boxster and Cayman from European markets due to cybersecurity regulations. Meeting the new regulations, which took effect July 1, 2024, would require Porsche to completely re-engineer the gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman late in their life cycle. However, limited-edition variants like the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster RS are exempt from the regulations. Remaining sales of the 718 Boxster and Cayman in other markets will conclude at the end of 2025. Amid troubled EV development, declining sales in China, and U.S. export tariffs, Porsche's CEO, Oliver Blume, also CEO of Porsche's parent company, Volkswagen, is facing increased pressure from Volkswagen shareholders to focus on one company instead of both. Similarly, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has faced criticism for splitting his time between multiple companies and assuming the role of a special government employee. During Tesla's Q1 results call last month, Musk stated he'd be reducing his time working with the Trump administration to prioritize Tesla. Blume noted that the decision to maintain or change his role as Volkswagen and Porsche CEO lay with each respective non-executive board of directors, Fortune reports."It has been clear since the beginning that the dual role is not intended to last forever," Blume said. The significance of Porsche delaying the 718 Boxster and Cayman for a second time is underscored by its struggles against U.S. auto import tariffs. Porsche doesn't have any manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and recently confirmed a few weeks ago that they have no plans to expand into the U.S., considering the company's low sales figures, according to Reuters. The German automaker's finance chief, Jochen Breckner, clarified that while Porsche hasn't raised prices, it will if U.S. tariffs remain in place. Given that the Boxster and Cayman have served as entry-level models for Porsche's lineup, the combination of a delay and raised prices won't do their debut any favors. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Motor 1
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Porsche Is Still Testing the Electric Cayman and Boxster
Porsche has come to grips with the reality that EVs won't take over as quickly as it had projected. As a result, it has decided to keep V-8 engines well into the 2030s and is even considering a new gasoline crossover to replace the first-generation Macan. For now, an electric 911 remains off the table, and the Panamera will retain its internal combustion engine setup into the next decade. However, the 718 models are going electric, and only electric. Following the launch of the Cayenne EV later this year, replacements for the Boxster and Cayman are expected to arrive in 2026. It's unclear whether both will debut simultaneously; the convertible could be introduced first. Meanwhile, the next-gen sports car duo has been spotted at the Nürburgring, sporting Porsche's usual deceptive camouflage. The hilariously fake exhaust seen on earlier prototypes is now gone. We're not expecting major styling changes beyond what Porsche's current design language dictates. The Cayman appears to resemble a smaller Taycan coupe, though it could easily be mistaken for a downsized 911. Of course, the body-colored camouflage hides the true design, so it's best not to judge appearances just yet. Zuffenhausen has been tight-lipped about the cars, aside from confirming they'll ride on a dedicated electric platform. At the end of last year, Automobilwoche , the German arm of Automotive News Europe , reported the EVs were 'well behind schedule' due to battery-related issues requiring 'constant adjustments.' Porsche hasn't confirmed this, so the report should be taken with a grain of salt. While the electric Cayenne arriving later this year will coexist with the gasoline version for several more years, the current Boxster and Cayman will be retired to make room for the EVs. That's a bold move, especially considering 718 sales rose by 15 percent in 2024, reaching 23,670 units. This surge came despite the models being pulled from the EU market in July due to non-compliance with stricter cybersecurity regulations . Photo by: Motor1 Porsche Cayman EV rendering Porsche has been testing the electric 718 in public since 2022, and there's reason to believe it won't be a heavyweight. The Mission R concept, loosely based on a Cayman, tipped the scales at 3,306 pounds (1,500 kilograms), though that was a stripped-down race car. Whether a relatively lightweight electric sports car can win over EV skeptics remains to be seen. If only one car company can do it, it's definitely Porsche. The new electric Macan is off to a strong start, but crossover buyers are generally more open to EVs. On the other hand, sports car enthusiasts tend to prefer the thrill of a high-revving flat-six behind them. It's hard to imagine the EVs attracting the typical 718 customer. Pricing will also be a concern, as the new Boxster and Cayman will likely cost more than the outgoing versions, which already start at over $70,000. Keep Up With Porsche: Porsche Could Quit EVs In China The Porsche Panamera Will Have Gas Engines For a Long Time Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Carspotter Jeroen / YouTube Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
