Here’s Why Porsche Is Discontinuing The Gas-Powered Boxster And Cayman

In recent years, the revolutionary EV framework has taken the automotive industry by storm. A standard EV engine consists of fewer components than its gas-powered counterpart, which means lower costs in maintenance and a higher lifespan beyond the typical 200,000-mile limit. Competition is heating up among automakers, with each brand striving to electrify consumers with their own unique lines of EV products, Porsche being no exception. 

In January 2024 Porsche unveiled the 2024 Macan Electric, an EV luxury Cayenne crossover sporting a top speed of 136 mph and 476 lb-ft of torque, as its second official EV model and bid for lead competitor in the EV SUV category. Its first EV model, the Taycan, has already raised the bar industry-wide with its capacity to recoup 290 kW of energy through regenerative braking, outpacing competitor Tesla which only captures 60 kW. 

As the company embraces this commitment towards electrification, Porsche intends to roll out new EV versions of both the Boxster and the Cayman. These electric 718 models are scheduled to debut in 2025, ushering in the next generation of technological design while still retaining the same spirit and dynamics that Porsche enthusiasts enjoyed so much about the original combustion models. Whether EV technology will meet overwhelming success is unclear, as SlashGear has already reported on the significant issues blocking widespread EV acceptance, such as insufficient charging infrastructure and affordability.