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Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs: Everything We Know

Porsche’s entry-level sports cars are going all-electric. Here’s what we know so far.

2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV Rendering

Photo by: Motor1

Iulian Dnistran

By: Iulian Dnistran

Updated: Nov 4, 2025 at 7:32am ET

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German luxury sports car maker Porsche has embraced electrification and proved it could offer some of the best battery-powered cars available, albeit at a hefty price.

The updated Taycan is one hell of an electric sports sedan, and the all-new electric Macan one-ups just about every competitor in terms of charging speed, handling, and ride comfort. The big Cayenne is also in for an electric upgrade soon.

However, Porsche is also known for its entry-level sports cars, such as the Cayman hardtop and Boxster convertible. In fact, if it weren’t for the original Boxster that debuted almost three decades ago, Porsche wouldn’t have stuck around for too long because it was having quite the financial struggles. The Boxster made the company enough money to keep it afloat and help it bloom into what it is today–controversial Cayenne and Macan included.

What Will The Electric Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster Look Like?

When you see a new Porsche on the road today, you immediately know what it is, and the next-generation 718 Boxster convertible and 718 Cayman hardtop will be no different.

Multiple spy shots showing test mules have circulated online ever since the German company started its outdoor testing program in 2022. From them, we can see that the new generation of entry-level sports EVs will be similar to the currently available ICE models.

Gallery: 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster EV spy photos near the Arctic Circle

2025 Porsche 718 Boxster EV spy photo near the Arctic Circle

We expect to see a similar, familiar face on the electric models, just like the electric Macan bears a heavy resemblance to its combustion-powered counterpart.

What Will Power The Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs?

Porsche’s latest and greatest tech for mass-produced EVs can be found in the company’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which underpins the recently revealed electric Macan.

The crossover gets an 800-volt battery pack that can store up to 100 kilowatt-hours, a maximum charging speed of 270 kW, and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that can output a maximum of 630 horsepower (470 kW) and 833 pound-feet of torque for short periods.

Gallery: 2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV Rendering

2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV Rendering

Source: Motor1

We expect the upcoming 718 Cayman and Boxster to use the same shiny new electric architecture and offer at least a single-motor rear-wheel drive setup. That said, the facelifted Taycan is currently the company’s electric flagship in terms of performance, and it’s not based on the PPE architecture.

There’s no official word on power output, battery capacity and charging speeds for the upcoming 718 EVs, so we’ll have to wait until next year to find out what Porsche has in store.

What Upgrades Will Porsche Offer For The 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs?

As with every other Porsche, the electric 718 Cayman and Boxster will likely have a long list of optional extras like carbon ceramic brakes, extra power that can be software-unlocked and all sorts of accessories inside and outside.

In other words, the base models will come with all the bare necessities, but we expect many customers will opt for at least a few extra options to give their cars a little bit on top.

Gallery: Porsche Boxster EV interior spy photos

Porsche Boxster EV interior spy photos

Limited edition models might also come to the market. We will likely see the most potent versions of the EVs debut first, followed by the more affordable variants. That’s been the Porsche way for many years.

Now, though, as Porsche is trying to find its bearings, we might see a bit of overlap between the top-tier electric versions and the restyled gas-powered variants. There's also the possibility that the most expensive trims will be gas-only, such as RS- and GT-flavored models.

How Much Will The Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs Cost?

Currently, the gas-powered 718 Cayman starts at $75,400, while the convertible 718 Boxster costs $2,200 more. The entry-level versions have a 2.0-liter engine that makes 300 hp, while the top-spec RS trims, which cost over $160,000, have a 4.0-liter motor that makes 493 hp.

But looking at the price difference between the gas-powered Macan and the all-electric version, we’d argue that the upcoming 718-branded EVs will be more expensive than their combustion counterparts.

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When Will The Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs Debut?

Initially, Porsche said that the 718 Cayman and Boxster EVs would debut in 2025. After testing the two upcoming EVs on the open road for roughly three years, the company has postponed their market launch. Recently, the German marque said that the 718 Cayman and Boxster EVs will debut after the new electric Cayenne that's slated for 2026.

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We know from spy shots that the charging port will be located at the back, between the taillights, and that the interior will feature at least two screens–one for the digital instrument cluster and one for the infotainment system.

We expect the new entry-level Porsche EVs to be unveiled by the end of this year, with manufacturing handled by the company’s main factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

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