Michael Steiner, head of R&D at Porsche, has confirmed in a recent interview that the electric versions of the 718 range (Cayman and Boxster) have not yet received a green light due to the problems posed by the extra weight of the batteries.
According to Steiner, the Taycan (the brand’s first 100% electric model) feels right to the company’s values when driving, but transmitting that personality to sports models is becoming more difficult. This is the reason why the next 100% electric Porsche car will be the second generation of the Macan SUV. Steiner says the 718 electric project is still active, although far from its arrival in production.
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What Porsche does have is clear that its legendary sports 911 will not become at least 100% electric until 2030. However, it is expected that the restyling of the current generation (992) includes a plug-in hybrid variant similar to the one proposed by Cayenne and Panamera, as the platform has been designed to house this type of powertrain.