Porsche confirms gas-powered Boxster and Cayman cars are dead and will now be electric-only
Published on Oct 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Porsche has confirmed that gas-powered Boxster and Cayman cars are now a thing of the past – it’s electric all the way from here on in.
At a recent business presentation, the 718 was listed as a solely electric model.
This runs contrary to what had reportedly been said last year during an investors’ call.
What could be behind this change of course?
There’s been a mixed record so far when it comes to Porsche going electric
In this day and age, it feels like practically every manufacturer is flirting with the idea of electric cars.
Can you imagine telling someone 20 years ago that’s the route Ferrari would be one day be going down?
Porsche is no different, even if its path to electrification has been a little less straightforward.
You may recall that the manufacturer had earmarked the Cayman and Boxster for EV conversion.
That’s before doing a massive 180, and determining these models would now be gas cars.
This was attributed to waning demand for EVs.
However, there’s been another twist in the tale – it turns out that EVs are back on the agenda.
A recent announcement concerning the Cayman and the Boxster has made a big splash
At a Capital Markets Day in Weissach, the 718 was listed as a solely electric model.
Porsche’s Head of Corporate Communications, Matthias Rauter, confirmed to Motor1 that the combustion-engine 718 duo would be no more.
He further clarified that gas-powered versions of the car had never been approved to begin with.
Online, some car fans weren’t all too pleased with the news.
“They’re going to regret killing it off,” one car enthusiast stated.
“Sales figures will force them to return to internal combustion engines,” another argued.
Which Porsche car is definitely not going down the EV route?
However, one car that definitely wouldn’t be going electric any time soon is the 911.
This is a line the company has stuck by for a while now, going back to June.
“I want Porsche to be futureproof. I can assure you the 911 will never be electric,” CEO Michael Leiters told Top Gear.
So there you have it.
The electrification process looks different for every manufacturer
1996: General Motors released the EV1, the first mass-production electric vehicle from a major automaker.
1997: The Toyota RAV4 was released to meet California zero-emission mandates.
2009: The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is released, becoming the first modern highway-legal, mass-market series production electric car built for global distribution.
2010: Nissan brings out the LEAF, the world’s first affordable, mass-market 5-door electric hatchback.
2013: The ‘i’ sub-brand is established by the BMW i3 hatchback.
2016: Launch of the Hyundai Ioniq, coming in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric powertrains.
2018: Jaguar introduces the I-Pace, followed by Audi bringing out the e-tron.
2019: The Porsche Taycan makes its debut.
2023: Mainstream automakers like Honda, Chevrolet, Volvo, and BMW transition to modular EV architectures.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
