Porsche: Electric 718 Arrives 2028, 911 Stays Combustion
Porsche's investor presentation confirms an all-electric 718 with 2028 as its first full production year, while the 911 keeps combustion and hybrid power.
Porsche has confirmed that its 718 lineup will become an all-electric model, with 2028 listed as the first full production year, according to an investor presentation reported by digitaltoday.co.kr. The German automaker stated in the same presentation that the 911 will never become a fully electric car.
Porsche said it plans to retain combustion and hybrid technology for the 911. The electric 718 places its battery behind the seats rather than under the floor, a layout the company says gives the car a rear weight distribution of 55.2%.
By comparison, the gasoline Boxster had a rear weight distribution of 59.8%. Porsche also plans to use combustion and plug-in hybrid setups for a new SUV.
718 Lineup and Production History
The 718 lineup consists of the Boxster convertible and the Cayman hardtop. Production of the gasoline 718 Boxster and Cayman ended in 2025. The 718 was presented as an all-electric model in the investor presentation that also set 2028 as its first full production year, while CEO Michael Leiters said the 911 will never become an electric car.
Quick answers
When will the electric Porsche 718 go into production?
Porsche listed 2028 as the first full production year for the electric 718 in its investor presentation.
Will the Porsche 911 become electric?
No. CEO Michael Leiters said the 911 will never become an electric car, and Porsche plans to keep combustion and hybrid technology for it.
What is the weight distribution of the electric 718?
The electric 718 is designed with a rear weight distribution of 55.2%, compared with 59.8% for the gasoline Boxster.