Porsche 718 Cayman EV: The electric sports car could look like this
Anticipation is growing for the first electric 718, which is expected to arrive in the coming months with rear- and all-wheel drive versions
The new Porsche 718 will be different from all its predecessors. The internal combustion engine has been abandoned for good, and the new generation will be powered entirely by electricity. A truly epoch-making change for the Boxster and Cayman, so much so that its development was not easy.
The models have been the subject of numerous spy shots for more than two years, and some publications have recently reported problems with the battery design. In the end, however, the electric 718 is going to happen and should arrive by the end of 2025.
More evolution than revolution
Our render tries to imagine the final look of the 718 Cayman based on spy photos from the past two years. The relatively compact coupé layout is confirmed, with the Cayman expected to be between 4.4 and 4.5 metres long.
Porsche 718 Cayman EV (2026) rendered by Motor1.com
The headlights will be slimmer and feature a four-element light signature, as seen on the Taycan and the electric Macan, while the bonnet will have deep veins to emphasise its aggressiveness. The front bumper will feature three fake air intakes, with the central one housing the sensors for the driving aids.
On the sides of the Porsche, there should be some air intakes (functional for cooling the battery), albeit smaller than on the internal combustion models. At the rear we should find the now ubiquitous LED bar, while the charging socket will be positioned centrally above the number plate.
The first time with 4x4
On board, the revolution could be even more pronounced. The new 718 Cayman will have a very modern cockpit, with a fully digital instrument cluster and a large central display. The design should be inspired by that of the Macan, with the possibility of customising certain materials and trim.
Porsche 718 Boxster, spy photos
From a technical point of view, the new electric Porsche 718 will use elements derived from the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform developed in collaboration with Audi. It is expected to be available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, with the possibility of installing a second electric unit on the front axle.
More powerful than petrol
The available power could be higher than that of the current range, which reaches 500 PS in the most powerful version, the Spyder RS. There are rumours of versions with more than 1,000 PS, although it is likely that the production versions will have lower but still competitive power figures.
As for the battery pack, there are no plans to make it as heavy as the 95 kWh unit in the new Macan, partly to preserve the 718's typical agility. The layout will also be different from the Macan, with the battery placed vertically behind the seats, between the passenger compartment and the rear axle, to maintain a low centre of gravity and recreate the driving feel of a rear-engined car.
Charging will be another strong point of the new 718, which will use a 900-volt architecture to ensure very fast recharging times. Charging power of up to 340 kW is being discussed, allowing a considerable range to be regained in just a few minutes.
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