Porsche CEO Confirms Electric 718 Boxster and Cayman Are Still Coming
In an interview with the German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Porsche's new CEO, Mark Leiters, has reassured that the electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman are actively being developed. This statement dispels earlier concerns about the potential cancellation of the electric 718, which stemmed from Bild's reports. Leiters emphasized that creating the EV is "the best solution economically and will be a fantastic car." He also clarified that the Taycan, Porsche's inaugural electric vehicle, will remain in production for the foreseeable future, countering previous claims. The 718, a well-regarded mid-engine sports car since its 1996 launch, had seen uncertainty regarding its electric variant after the discontinuation of the gas-powered model last fall.
Key facts
- Porsche CEO Mark Leiters confirmed the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman are still in development.
- The confirmation was made in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
- Leiters said the EV is 'the best solution economically and will be a fantastic car.'
- Porsche has no plans to discontinue the Taycan in the short term.
- Reports from Bild had suggested the electric 718 and Taycan might be canceled.
- The gas-powered 718 ended production last fall.
- Porsche had previously said the next-gen 718 would include internal combustion engines.
- Leiters did not comment on the fate of high-performance gas versions.
- The 718 was introduced in 1996 as an entry-level mid-engine sports car.
- The Boxster and Cayman GT4 versions have been praised as favorite performance vehicles.
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- Porsche
- Road & Track
- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
- Bild
- Robb Report