The current-generation of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman will soon bow out. A few years ago, it was said their successors will be electric-only, and we can only imagine the uproar from the Porsche community. As we all know, that community is one that’s filled to the brim with purists and traditionalists.
Fast forward to September, and the German automaker has backtracked on that decision. This isn’t from an insider or ‘a source close to the company’ that mentioned that. It’s none other than from Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume.
Blume made the announcement during an investment call on September 19, 2025. Car Magazine notes that it was labeled as a ‘strategic realignment,’ as a response to the slowdown of EV sales worldwide.
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“We have seen a clear drop in demand for exclusively battery-electric cars, and we are taking that into account, that’s why we are pushing back development of selected fully electric models,” said Blume
“We will expand and refine our line-up of ICE models to meet diverse needs and regional market requirements during the transition phase—including newly developed ICE and plug-in hybrid models,” added Blume. The presentation then confirmed the impending arrival of an all-new Porsche Boxster and Cayman powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs).
More interestingly, there was no mention regarding the electrification of the Boxster and Cayman. By that, we mean no hybrid or plug-in hybrid variants are expected in the pipeline. If so, the only choices are pure ICE or pure EV. Yes, Porsche is still pushing through with the electric versions of its junior sports cars. That said, it’s not the highest of priority at the moment, and the ICE model might even be launched ahead of the battery-powered version.
But aside from the Boxster and Cayman, other models in the Porsche range will retain their fuel-fed engines. Obviously, the 911 will stay gas-powered for as long as possible. But the company has also reversed its decision to make the Macan and next-generation Cayenne exclusively electric. Those crossovers are slated to get ICE and plug-in hybrid models soon.
