Porsche set to stop making ICE 718 Cayman and Boxster as they're being replaced by EV versions
Published on Sep 04, 2025 at 11:18 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Sep 04, 2025 at 12:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster will leave internal combustion behind, replaced by electric Porsche models set to launch in 2026.
Porsche has stopped taking new custom orders, with only dealer stock and existing contracts still moving ahead.
The fourth-generation cars, built since 2016, will be the final petrol-powered versions.
Attention now turns to how the brand will shape its next generation of sports cars when the EVs arrive.
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718 Cayman and Boxster end ICE production
The Porsche Boxster has been on sale since 1996, while the 718 Cayman joined in 2005.
Both have been mainstays of Porsche’s sports car lineup, offering a lower entry point than the 911.
Their production will end in 2025, bringing nearly three decades of Boxster sales and 20 years of Cayman sales to a close.
Unlike the Cayenne and Macan, which continue with both combustion and electric power, the 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster will shift entirely to electric.
Porsche sources have confirmed there will be no new ICE generation.
The replacements will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s PPE platform, the same base used by a recent Audi concept car.
Prototypes indicate that the new electric Porsche models will remain close in size and stance to the current cars.
Porsche R&D chief Michael Steiner has said the development program is focused on keeping the driving balance, braking, and handling expected of a dedicated sports car.
This approach reflects the company’s aim to preserve the character of the 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster, even with the move to electric power.
Electric Porsche successors in 2026
The electric Porsche versions of the 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster were originally planned for 2025.
Delays with battery supply and software integration have pushed their debut to 2026.
Production will take place at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility.
The shift expands Porsche’s EV portfolio beyond the Taycan, placing the 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster alongside the Macan EV in the brand’s lineup.
Their use of the PPE platform links them to Audi’s latest concept, showing how the Volkswagen Group is coordinating its performance EV projects.
Performance details have not been released, but early test cars suggest that the electric Porsche successors will match or improve on the ICE versions.
Compact proportions, balanced weight, and driver-focused dynamics are expected to remain central.
The end of the petrol-powered 718 Cayman and Porsche Boxster closes a long-running chapter, while their EV replacements mark the beginning of Porsche’s next sports car era.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
