Porsche Confirms All-Electric Boxster/Cayman for 2028, 911 Stays Combustion

· Automotive & EV · Germany

Porsche has confirmed that there will be no more gas-powered Boxster or Cayman going forward, with all-electric versions of those sports cars having their first production year in 2028. The move shows Porsche is finally ready to bring electric power to its sportscars, a segment where driving feel and heritage matter most. Porsche's CEO nonetheless still says the 911 will remain combustion-powered, leaving the brand's flagship sports car outside the electric shift for now. The decision marks a milestone in how even enthusiast-focused performance models are being electrified.

Why it matters：Electrifying Porsche's mid-engine sports cars while shielding the 911 shows how legacy performance brands are segmenting their EV transitions around heritage and customer expectations.

Key points

  • Electric Boxster/Cayman production starts in 2028
  • No more gas-powered Boxster or Cayman going forward
  • Porsche's CEO says the 911 will never go all-electric

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