Porsche Confirms Next-Gen Boxster And Cayman Models To Retain ICE Engines

SAUDI ARABIA: Porsche has reversed its decision to go electric with its next generation of Boxster and Cayman models. The new decision confirms that the next-generation Boxster and Cayman models will indeed continue to be powered by ICE engines. However, despite this being touted as exciting news among Porsche fans, it is not all good news. 

The ICE engines will most likely be reserved for only the top trims of the model, which would come at a higher price. The 718 series, which is expected to end production soon, was expected to transition from ICE to EV by the next generation. However, as per current information, the changeover is going to be a longer process than expected.

The company is planning to please both ICE fanatics and EV lovers with this move, as it allows both groups to have something that they like from the Porsche lineup. The company is not planning hybrids, and it is expected that the entry-level models will preferably be the electric variants, offering monetary benefits for buyers choosing EVs.

What’s The Reasoning Behind This Decision?

It is certain now that Porsche has decided that eliminating ICE engines entirely is going to hurt their market position, as there are still plenty of drivers who like and prefer the performance of a gas engine over EVs. Other factors, like a lack of electric infrastructure in different parts of the world, also make it difficult for the brand to transition entirely to EVs and not incur financial losses.

However, considering the brand is only aiming to put the ICE engines on top-tier variants that come at a premium price point, it is safe to say that the brand is not just greenwashing its lineup. Porsche is also a legendary automobile manufacturer with a rich history as a pioneer of ICE manufacturing. The 718, having an ICE engine at the top, is also a way for Porsche to honor and preserve its own legacy that has been built for over a century.

FAQs

Q1) Is Porsche stopping their transition to EVs?

A) No, Porsche is not stopping their transition to EVs as a brand. The next generation 718s will just have one variant that will be an ICE engine. The remaining variants will be electric as per the information that’s currently available.

Q2) Will Porsche make hybrid 718 variants?

A) No, there’s no information currently available regarding whether Porsche will have hybrid variants for the next generation 718 models or not.

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